The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon (09 - 11)
€ 31,100
€ 39,600
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,600
ⓘ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 300 Station Wagon.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 300 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 300 Station Wagon
3336 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.44 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 300 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
*CTH*
Engine Code
M 272.947
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
158 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
135 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
21.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.47 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
21.11 lb/hp
15.47 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
28 mpg
city
17 mpg
45 mpg
highway
33 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
669 mi
Range
428 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
669 mi
428 mi
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
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).
181.9 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1294 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
