The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
€ 26,400
€ 40,400
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
59.7
71.7
81.2
57.4
69.7
79.1
71.7 in
Width
69.7 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
59.7 in
Height
57.4 in
106.8
187.8
108.7
181.1
187.8 in
Length
181.1 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
3247 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb
Weight Difference:
291 lb
8.22 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
B7
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
*CAX*
Engine Code
M 272.921
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
120 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
124 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
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27.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.6 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
27.06 lb/hp
17.6 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
29 mpg
city
18 mpg
45 mpg
highway
34 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
680 mi
Range
441 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
680 mi
441 mi
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
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).
176.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
121.2 kWh
176.2 kWh
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1316 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
