The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18)
€ 40,400

€ 44,500

€ 40,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,500
ⓘ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 6.9 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
57.4
69.7
79.1
59.3
72.1
82
69.7 in
Width
72.1 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.4 in
Height
59.3 in
108.7
181.1
109.8
188.1
181.1 in
Length
188.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5049 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.85 %

General
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR 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
*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 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
201 hp
187 hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
181 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
141 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
17.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.1 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
17.6 lb/hp
20.1 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
25 mpg
46 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
18 mpg
city
39 mpg
34 mpg
highway
51 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
441 mi
Range
804 mi
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
441 mi
804 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
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).
104.9 kWh
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
176.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.1 cu ft










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