The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)
€ 46,500
€ 31,100
€ 46,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 2.3 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI.
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
57.4
71.3
79.5
59.7
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
111.8
185.1
106.8
187.8
185.1 in
Length
187.8 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.97 %
General
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
S205
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 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
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
242 hp
158 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
273 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Performance
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
14.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.35 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
14.07 lb/hp
21.35 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
37 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
641 mi
Range
630 mi
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
641 mi
630 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 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).
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).
130.7 kWh
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
121.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
