The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
€ 55,300
€ 35,100
€ 55,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mercedes C 400 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
187.9
185.1 in
Length
187.9 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.83 %
General
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
S205
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.823
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
328 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
354 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
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11.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.24 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
11.63 lb/hp
23.24 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
31 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
22 mpg
city
51 mpg
39 mpg
highway
62 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
533 mi
Range
894 mi
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
533 mi
894 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
84.3 kWh
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
145.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
