The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
€ 33,100
€ 46,500
€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
59.7
72.1
82
57.4
71.3
79.5
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
59.7 in
Height
57.4 in
109.7
187.7
111.8
185.1
187.7 in
Length
185.1 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.91 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
B8
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
*DCZ*
Engine Code
M 274.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
118 hp
242 hp
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
28.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.07 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
28.03 lb/hp
14.07 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
52 mpg
city
28 mpg
64 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
917 mi
Range
641 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
917 mi
641 mi
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
50.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
