The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 39,700
€ 44,400
€ 39,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 200 CDI 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 3.6 V6.
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
57.4
69.7
79.1
59.7
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
108.7
181.1
106.8
187.8
181.1 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3909 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb
Weight Difference:
282 lb
7.21 %
General
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
S204
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.913
Engine Code
*BWS*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
134 hp
at 2800 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
134 hp
296 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
243 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
243 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Performance
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
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27.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.21 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
27.07 lb/hp
13.21 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
46 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
38 mpg
city
19 mpg
52 mpg
highway
32 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
719 mi
Range
454 mi
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
719 mi
454 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
104.9 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
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
104.9 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft











42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.6 cu ft



















