The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon (07 - 09) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 14)

€ 38,100
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon (07 - 09) Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
€ 31,700
 VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 14) VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 38,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘ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 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 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
59.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon (07 - 09)
108.7
181.1
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 14)
106.8
187.8
181.1 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3585 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4740 lb
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.51 %
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 14)

General

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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 230 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.921
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
201 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
181 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
144 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
17.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.22 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
17.38 lb/hp
24.22 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
25 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
18 mpg
city
26 mpg
34 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
8.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
441 mi
Range
279 mi
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
441 mi
279 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
130.7 kWh
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
176.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft