The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (15 - 18)

€ 37,200
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14) Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
€ 35,900
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 37,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900

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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)
69.7
79.1
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (15 - 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 (12 - 14)
108.7
181.1
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (15 - 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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.53 %
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (15 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
S204
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
154 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

 REPLAY
22.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.37 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
22.12 lb/hp
23.37 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
40 mpg
53 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
48 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
932 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
621 mi
932 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
90.4 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
111.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1237 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft