The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon (07 - 09) vs. VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)

€ 38,100
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon (07 - 09) Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
€ 37,200
 VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14) VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 38,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 3.6 inches lower than the VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
61
Blueprint VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
71.7
81.2
69.7 in
Width
71.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.4 in
Height
61 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon (07 - 09)
108.7
181.1
Blueprint VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
106.7
187.8
181.1 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3761 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5027 lb
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
267 lb
7.1 %
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)

General

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
S204
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.921
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
201 hp
138 hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
181 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
144 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
17.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
17.38 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
25 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
18 mpg
city
34 mpg
34 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
441 mi
Range
763 mi
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
441 mi
763 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
117.3 kWh
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
176.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1265 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.6 cu ft