The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
€ 33,600

€ 40,400

€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,400
ⓘ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 SCR BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.5 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon.
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
59.7
72.1
82
57.4
69.7
79.1
72.1 in
Width
69.7 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
59.7 in
Height
57.4 in
109.7
187.7
108.7
181.1
187.7 in
Length
181.1 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.22 %

General
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
B8
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
*DSR*
Engine Code
M 272.921

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
148 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
251 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
137 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
22.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.6 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
22.42 lb/hp
17.6 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
60 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
49 mpg
city
18 mpg
69 mpg
highway
34 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
1051 mi
Range
441 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
1051 mi
441 mi
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
80.3 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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
80.3 kWh
176.2 kWh
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft











50.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft