The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 200 Compressor Station Wagon (07 - 10) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
€ 36,000

€ 27,200

€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 200 Compressor 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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mercedes C 200 Compressor Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI 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 Compressor Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3402 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb

Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.21 %

General
Mercedes C 200 Compressor Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
S204
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 200 Compressor Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.950
Engine Code
*CAY*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes C 200 Compressor Station Wagon
181 hp
104 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 200 Compressor Station Wagon
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 200 Compressor Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
142 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 200 Compressor Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
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18.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.71 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 Compressor Station Wagon
18.76 lb/hp
32.71 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 200 Compressor Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mercedes C 200 Compressor Station Wagon
30 mpg
53 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
22 mpg
city
44 mpg
39 mpg
highway
59 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
526 mi
Range
989 mi
Mercedes C 200 Compressor Station Wagon
526 mi
989 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
90.4 kWh
Mercedes C 200 Compressor Station Wagon
147.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 200 Compressor Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1272 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft











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