The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. VW Passat SportWagen GTE DSG (15 - 18)
€ 42,800
€ 45,300
€ 42,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen GTE.
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
57.4
71.3
79.5
58.1
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.4 in
Height
58.1 in
111.8
185.1
109.9
187.7
185.1 in
Length
187.7 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
10.95 %
General
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
S205
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
208 hp
215 hp
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Performance
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
152 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
▶ REPLAY
16.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.79 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
16.38 lb/hp
17.79 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
138 mpg
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
42 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
33 mpg
city
No data
50 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
555 mi
Range
1827 mi
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
555 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
32.2 kWh
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
106.1 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.7 cu ft
