The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
€ 37,800

€ 41,700

€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,700
ⓘ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 6.5 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
57.4
69.7
79.1
59.7
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
108.7
181.1
109.7
187.7
181.1 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3691 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb

Weight Difference:
64 lb
1.73 %

General
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
S204
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR 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
*DFH*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 2800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
118 hp
187 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
221 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.74 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
30.74 lb/hp
19.74 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
46 mpg
46 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
38 mpg
city
39 mpg
52 mpg
highway
52 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
719 mi
Range
804 mi
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
719 mi
804 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
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).
104.9 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
104.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1248 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft











42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft