The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
€ 35,700
€ 38,600
€ 35,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 2.0 TSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 18.3 cm longer, 5 cm wider and 2.6 cm taller than the Mercedes C 230.
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Mercedes C 230
1470
1820
2062
1444
1770
2008
1820 mm
Width
1770 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1470 mm
Height
1444 mm
2712
4769
2760
4586
4769 mm
Length
4586 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Mercedes C 230
1544 kg
Kerb Weight
1560 kg
2080 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2045 kg
Weight Difference:
16 kg
1.03 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Mercedes C 230
B7
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Mercedes C 230
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
*CCZ*
Engine Code
M 272.921
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
2496 CC
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 6100 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
207 bhp
201 bhp
Mercedes C 230
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
245 NM
at 2900 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
280 NM
245 NM
Mercedes C 230
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Mercedes C 230
147 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230
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7.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.76 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
7.46 kg/bhp
7.76 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
37 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
city
22 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
565 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
565 mi
450 mi
Mercedes C 230
Environmental Impact
145.8 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 TSI
145.8 kWh
172.4 kWh
Mercedes C 230
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Mercedes C 230
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
536 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
475 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
