The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

€ 38,100
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
€ 28,300
 VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 38,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300

ⓘ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 BMT.
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
71.3
79.5
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
111.8
185.1
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
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 BMT
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3322 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
172 lb
4.92 %
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

General

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
S205
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
Engine Series
OM 626.951
Engine Code
*CAX*
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
114 hp
120 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
207 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
30.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.68 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
30.65 lb/hp
27.68 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
55 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
city
31 mpg
64 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
592 mi
Range
713 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
592 mi
713 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
115.6 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
88.5 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1329 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft