The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (12 - 14)
€ 39,600
€ 40,800
€ 39,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 3.6 inches lower than the VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI.
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI
57.4
69.7
79.1
61
71.7
81.2
69.7 in
Width
71.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.4 in
Height
61 in
108.7
181.1
106.7
187.8
181.1 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3763 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb
Weight Difference:
236 lb
6.27 %
General
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI
S204
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
228 hp
207 hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
221 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI
Performance
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI
150 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
15.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.18 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
15.47 lb/hp
18.18 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
25 mpg
27 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI
17 mpg
city
20 mpg
33 mpg
highway
35 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
428 mi
Range
506 mi
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
428 mi
506 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
162.9 kWh
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
181.9 kWh
162.9 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.6 cu ft
