The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)

€ 44,200
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 36,200
 Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) Mercedes C 230
€ 44,200
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 BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.1 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Mercedes C 230.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes C 230
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
72.1
82
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
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
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
187.7 in
Length
180.6 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes C 230
3794 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
399 lb
10.52 %
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes C 230
B8
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes C 230
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
*CUA*
Engine Code
M 272.921
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
237 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 230
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
369 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 230

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes C 230
149 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230

▶ REPLAY
16.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.89 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
16.01 lb/hp
16.89 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
43 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 230
36 mpg
city
18 mpg
48 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
746 mi
450 mi
Mercedes C 230
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
172.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
113.1 kWh
172.4 kWh
Mercedes C 230
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes C 230
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1188 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data