The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 14) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

€ 50,200
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 14) Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
€ 35,900
 VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 50,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900

ⓘ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 6.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 14)
69.7
79.1
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
71.7
81.2
69.7 in
Width
71.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.4 in
Height
59.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 14)
108.7
181.1
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
106.8
187.8
181.1 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3567 lb
5126 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4872 lb
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
390 lb
9.86 %
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

General

Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
S204
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.832
Engine Code
BMR
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
228 hp
168 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
398 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
150 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
17.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.23 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
17.36 lb/hp
21.23 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
33 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
37 mpg
39 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
821 mi
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
570 mi
821 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI 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).
109.1 kWh
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
148.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1305 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft