The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon (14 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 35,600
€ 31,100
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
57.4
71.3
79.5
59.7
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.4 in
Height
59.7 in
111.8
185.1
106.8
187.8
185.1 in
Length
187.8 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3336 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.4 %
General
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
S205
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
Engine Series
OM 626.951
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
114 hp
158 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
207 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
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29.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.11 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
29.97 lb/hp
21.11 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
55 mpg
36 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
city
28 mpg
62 mpg
highway
45 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
592 mi
Range
669 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
592 mi
669 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
123.1 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
88.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1294 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
