The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon (09 - 11)
€ 34,300
€ 39,600
€ 34,300
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 2.0 TDI BMT 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 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
3435 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.64 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
B7
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
*CFG*
Engine Code
M 272.947
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
175 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
280 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
139 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
19.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.47 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
19.63 lb/hp
15.47 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
42 mpg
city
17 mpg
56 mpg
highway
33 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
925 mi
Range
428 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
925 mi
428 mi
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
181.9 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1349 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
