The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 46,600
€ 35,700
€ 46,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700
ⓘ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 2.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
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 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3481 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.15 %
General
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
S205
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
242 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
273 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
14.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.52 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
14.07 lb/hp
23.52 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
36 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
28 mpg
city
46 mpg
44 mpg
highway
60 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
631 mi
Range
954 mi
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
631 mi
954 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
88.5 kWh
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
123.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1325 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
