The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon (11 - 14) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 37,300
€ 31,100
€ 37,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 200 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.
Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 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 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3336 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.02 %
General
Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.950
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
181 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon
181 hp
158 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon
199 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.11 lb/hp
Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon
19 lb/hp
21.11 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon
34 mpg
36 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
43 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
531 mi
Range
669 mi
Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon
531 mi
669 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
123.1 kWh
Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon
130.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 200 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1294 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
