The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)
€ 31,100
€ 41,900
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 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 250 Station Wagon.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 250 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 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.85 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 250 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 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
*CDA*
Engine Code
M 271.860
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
158 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
135 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
21.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.27 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
21.35 lb/hp
17.27 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
25 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
630 mi
Range
547 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
630 mi
547 mi
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
127 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
130.7 kWh
127 kWh
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
