The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

€ 50,500
Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon
€ 33,800
 VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 50,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800

ⓘ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 2.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
71.3
79.5
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.4 in
Height
59.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
111.8
185.1
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
106.8
187.8
185.1 in
Length
187.8 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3631 lb
5126 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4784 lb
Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
194 lb
5.07 %
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

General

Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
S205
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
OM 654.920
Engine Code
*CDG*
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 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon
242 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
15.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.53 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon
15.81 lb/hp
24.53 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
42 mpg  ( 47 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
15.3 lb✽  ( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon
47 MPGe
6 MPGe
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
36 mpg
city
20.6 lb
47 mpg
highway
12.4 lb
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
455 mi
Range
303 mi
Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon
455 mi
303 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
31.5 kWh
Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon
115.2 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
262 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
41.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft