The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 14) vs. VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18)
€ 50,200
€ 48,600
€ 50,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 300 CDI 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 300 CDI 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 300 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3915 lb
5126 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.06 %
General
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
S204
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.832
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
228 hp
237 hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
398 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
150 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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17.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.52 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
17.36 lb/hp
16.52 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
33 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
26 mpg
city
33 mpg
39 mpg
highway
44 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
570 mi
Range
684 mi
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
570 mi
684 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Environmental Impact
148.1 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).
123.4 kWh
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
148.1 kWh
123.4 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1287 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.1 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.1 cu ft
