The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (12 - 14)

€ 46,500
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
€ 40,800
 VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (12 - 14) VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI
€ 46,500
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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 3.7 inches lower than the VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI.
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
71.3
79.5
61
Blueprint VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (12 - 14)
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.4 in
Height
61 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
111.8
185.1
Blueprint VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (12 - 14)
106.7
187.8
185.1 in
Length
187.8 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3763 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5004 lb
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
357 lb
9.49 %
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (12 - 14)

General

Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI
S205
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
242 hp
207 hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
273 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI

Performance

Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
14.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.18 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
14.07 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
37 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
37 mpg
27 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI
28 mpg
city
20 mpg
44 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
641 mi
Range
506 mi
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
641 mi
506 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
162.9 kWh
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
121.2 kWh
162.9 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 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
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.6 cu ft