The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon (11 - 14) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
€ 35,300
€ 33,400
€ 35,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI.
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
57.4
69.7
79.1
59.7
71.7
81.2
69.7 in
Width
71.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.4 in
Height
59.7 in
108.7
181.1
106.8
187.8
181.1 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3419 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
3.96 %
General
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
S204
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.913
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
118 hp
at 2800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
118 hp
158 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Performance
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
30.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.64 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
30.17 lb/hp
21.64 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
49 mpg
33 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
39 mpg
city
24 mpg
57 mpg
highway
42 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
764 mi
Range
613 mi
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
764 mi
613 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
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).
134.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
98.8 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1276 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
