The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)

€ 36,200
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 11) Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
€ 34,000
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16) VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 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 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 11)
69.7
79.1
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 11)
108.7
181.1
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
109.7
187.7
181.1 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3389 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.17 %
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)

General

Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
S204
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.952
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
154 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Performance

Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

 REPLAY
22.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.9 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
22.26 lb/hp
22.9 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
32 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
23 mpg
city
35 mpg
41 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
720 mi
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
495 mi
720 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
108 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
140.2 kWh
108 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft