The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

€ 38,100
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 11) Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
€ 33,800
 VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 38,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 11)
69.7
79.1
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
71.7
81.2
69.7 in
Width
71.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.4 in
Height
59.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 11)
108.7
181.1
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
106.8
187.8
181.1 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3631 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4784 lb
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.19 %
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

General

Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
S204
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.913
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
134 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
243 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
243 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
129 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
27.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.53 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
27.15 lb/hp
24.53 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
41 mpg  ( 45 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
15.3 lb✽  ( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
45 MPGe
6 MPGe
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31 mpg
city
20.6 lb
50 mpg
highway
12.4 lb
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
632 mi
Range
303 mi
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
632 mi
303 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
31.5 kWh
Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
119.3 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft