The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon (07 - 09)
€ 33,800
€ 38,100
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,100
ⓘ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 EcoFuel 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 EcoFuel
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 EcoFuel
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
3631 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb
Weight Difference:
137 lb
3.77 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
B7
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
*CDG*
Engine Code
M 272.921
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
132 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
24.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.38 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.53 lb/hp
17.38 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
15.3 lb✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
25 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
6 MPGe
25 mpg
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
20.6 lb
city
18 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
34 mpg
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
303 mi
Range
441 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
441 mi
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
31.5 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 EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
176.2 kWh
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 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
