The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)

€ 37,800
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14) Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
€ 27,200
 VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14) VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)
69.7
79.1
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)
108.7
181.1
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
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 1.6 TDI BMT
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3402 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
225 lb
6.2 %
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)

General

Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
S204
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.913
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 2800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
118 hp
104 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.71 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
30.74 lb/hp
32.71 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
46 mpg
53 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
38 mpg
city
44 mpg
52 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
719 mi
Range
989 mi
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
719 mi
989 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
104.9 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 CDI Station Wagon
104.9 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1272 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft