The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes C 230 Estate (07 - 09)
€ 31,100
€ 38,100
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 17 cm longer, 5 cm wider and 5.7 cm taller than the Mercedes C 230 Estate.
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 230 Estate
1516
1820
2062
1459
1770
2008
1820 mm
Width
1770 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1516 mm
Height
1459 mm
2712
4771
2760
4601
4771 mm
Length
4601 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 230 Estate
1530 kg
Kerb Weight
1585 kg
2110 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2115 kg
Weight Difference:
55 kg
3.47 %
General
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 230 Estate
B7
Generation
S204
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 230 Estate
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
*CDA*
Engine Code
M 272.921
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
2496 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 6100 rpm
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
158 bhp
201 bhp
Mercedes C 230 Estate
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
245 NM
at 2900 rpm
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
250 NM
245 NM
Mercedes C 230 Estate
Performance
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 230 Estate
135 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230 Estate
▶ REPLAY
9.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.89 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
9.68 kg/bhp
7.89 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 230 Estate
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 230 Estate
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
41 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes C 230 Estate
29 mpg
city
21 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
41 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
630 mi
Range
441 mi
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
630 mi
441 mi
Mercedes C 230 Estate
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
176.2 kWh
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
130.7 kWh
176.2 kWh
Mercedes C 230 Estate
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
160 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
221 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 230 Estate
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
580 kg
Maximum Payload
530 kg
603 L
Boot Capacity
485 L
1731 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1500 L
