The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
€ 50,500

€ 34,000

€ 50,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
57.4
71.3
79.5
59.7
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.4 in
Height
59.7 in
111.8
185.1
109.7
187.7
185.1 in
Length
187.7 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3389 lb
5126 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
437 lb
11.42 %

General
Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
S205
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)

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
OM 654.920
Engine Code
*CZE*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
242 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon
242 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Performance
Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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15.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.9 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon
15.81 lb/hp
22.9 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon
42 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
36 mpg
city
35 mpg
47 mpg
highway
46 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
455 mi
Range
720 mi
Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon
455 mi
720 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
108 kWh
Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon
115.2 kWh
108 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
262 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft











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