The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 45,600

€ 28,300

€ 45,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3322 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb

Weight Difference:
227 lb
6.4 %

General
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
S205
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 264
Engine Series
M 264.920
Engine Code
*CAX*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
254 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
254 hp
120 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
273 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
273 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
13.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.68 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
13.97 lb/hp
27.68 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
35 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
603 mi
Range
713 mi
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
603 mi
713 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
115.6 kWh
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
128.7 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1329 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft











41.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft