The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)

€ 37,200
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12) Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
€ 32,600
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18) VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
€ 37,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.5 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)
69.7
79.1
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)
72.1
82
69.7 in
Width
72.1 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.4 in
Height
59.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)
108.7
181.1
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)
109.7
187.7
181.1 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3150 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
278 lb
8.11 %
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
S204
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.952
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
154 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Performance

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

 REPLAY
22.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.28 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
22.26 lb/hp
21.28 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
36 mpg
46 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
27 mpg
city
38 mpg
44 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
556 mi
Range
719 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
556 mi
719 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Environmental Impact
125 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).
96.6 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
125 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft