The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
€ 34,100
€ 36,200
€ 34,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Mercedes C 230.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes C 230
58.1
72.1
82
56.9
69.7
79.1
72.1 in
Width
69.7 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
58.1 in
Height
56.9 in
109.7
188
108.7
180.6
188 in
Length
180.6 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes C 230
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.97 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes C 230
B8
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes C 230
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
*DSR*
Engine Code
M 272.921
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 230
251 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 230
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes C 230
139 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230
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22.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.89 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
22.72 lb/hp
16.89 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
59 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 230
51 mpg
city
18 mpg
65 mpg
highway
35 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
917 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
917 mi
450 mi
Mercedes C 230
Environmental Impact
82.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
172.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
82.2 kWh
172.4 kWh
Mercedes C 230
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes C 230
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
