The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 200 Compressor Station Wagon Automatic (07 - 09) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
€ 37,900
€ 33,400
€ 37,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI.
Mercedes C 200 Compressor Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3419 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.26 %
General
Mercedes C 200 Compressor Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
S204
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 Compressor Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.950
Engine Code
*CDA*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 200 Compressor Station Wagon
181 hp
158 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
Performance
Mercedes C 200 Compressor Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 200 Compressor Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
18.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.64 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 Compressor Station Wagon
18.94 lb/hp
21.64 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 200 Compressor Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes C 200 Compressor Station Wagon
29 mpg
33 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
21 mpg
city
24 mpg
37 mpg
highway
42 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
506 mi
Range
613 mi
Mercedes C 200 Compressor Station Wagon
506 mi
613 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
134.5 kWh
Mercedes C 200 Compressor Station Wagon
153.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 200 Compressor Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1276 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft











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
















