The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon (07 - 09) vs. VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
€ 38,100

€ 48,200

€ 38,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,200
ⓘ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 7 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
57.4
69.7
79.1
60.1
73
82
69.7 in
Width
73 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.4 in
Height
60.1 in
108.7
181.1
109.8
188.2
181.1 in
Length
188.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.13 %

General
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
S204
Generation
B8
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
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
*DFH*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
201 hp
187 hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
181 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
144 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
17.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.34 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
17.38 lb/hp
20.34 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
25 mpg
49 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
18 mpg
city
42 mpg
34 mpg
highway
53 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
441 mi
Range
854 mi
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
441 mi
854 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
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).
98.8 kWh
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
176.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.1 cu ft










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