The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon Automatic (07 - 09) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 37,800

€ 28,300

€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3322 lb
4729 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb

Weight Difference:
238 lb
6.68 %

General
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
S204
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
Engine Series
OM 646.811
Engine Code
*CAX*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
134 hp
120 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
221 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.68 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
26.57 lb/hp
27.68 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
36 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
No data
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
621 mi
Range
713 mi
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
621 mi
713 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
115.6 kWh
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
135.8 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 200 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1329 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft











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