The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 14) vs. VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)

€ 50,200
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 14) Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
€ 49,900
 VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI OPF
€ 50,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,900

ⓘ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 7 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI OPF.
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI OPF
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 14)
69.7
79.1
60.1
Blueprint VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
73
82
69.7 in
Width
73 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.4 in
Height
60.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 14)
108.7
181.1
Blueprint VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
109.8
188.2
181.1 in
Length
188.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI OPF
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5126 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5049 lb
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.56 %
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)

General

Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI OPF
S204
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI OPF
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.832
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
228 hp
268 hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI OPF
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
398 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI OPF

Performance

Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI OPF
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI OPF

▶ REPLAY
17.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.94 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
17.36 lb/hp
13.94 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
33 mpg
33 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI OPF
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
39 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
578 mi
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
570 mi
578 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI OPF
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).
134.5 kWh
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
148.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.1 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.1 cu ft