The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
€ 41,900

€ 35,100

€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.8 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
57.4
69.7
79.1
59.7
72.1
82
69.7 in
Width
72.1 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.4 in
Height
59.7 in
108.7
181.1
109.7
187.9
181.1 in
Length
187.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.95 %

General
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
S204
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
Engine Series
M 271.860
Engine Code
*DSR*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
201 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
229 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
229 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
145 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
17.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.24 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
17.27 lb/hp
23.24 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
35 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
26 mpg
city
51 mpg
44 mpg
highway
62 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
547 mi
Range
894 mi
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
547 mi
894 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
127 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).
84.3 kWh
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
127 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft











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