The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 40,800

€ 42,900

€ 40,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘ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 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 250 Station Wagon.
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes C 250 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 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
3508 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb

Weight Difference:
101 lb
2.88 %

General
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
B8
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
*DFH*
Engine Code
M 274.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
187 hp
208 hp
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
141 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
18.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.38 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
18.76 lb/hp
16.38 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
51 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
44 mpg
city
31 mpg
56 mpg
highway
48 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
892 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
892 mi
518 mi
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
113.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
94.6 kWh
113.6 kWh
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes C 250 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1321 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