The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 38,100
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon (07 - 09) Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
€ 40,800
 VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (12 - 14) VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI
€ 38,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,800

ⓘ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 TSI.
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
61
Blueprint VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (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 TSI 4MOTION DSG (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 TSI
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3763 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5004 lb
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
269 lb
7.15 %
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (12 - 14)

General

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

Engine

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.921
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
201 hp
207 hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
181 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI

Performance

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
25 mpg
27 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI
18 mpg
city
20 mpg
34 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
441 mi
Range
506 mi
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
441 mi
506 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI
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).
162.9 kWh
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
176.2 kWh
162.9 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.6 cu ft