The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

€ 36,200
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 11) Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
€ 33,800
 VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800

ⓘ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 6.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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 EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 11)
108.7
181.1
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
106.8
187.8
181.1 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3631 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4784 lb
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
203 lb
5.59 %
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

General

Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
S204
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.952
Engine Code
*CDG*
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 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
154 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

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

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
22.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.53 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
22.26 lb/hp
24.53 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
15.3 lb✽  ( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
32 mpg
6 MPGe
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
23 mpg
city
20.6 lb
41 mpg
highway
12.4 lb
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
495 mi
Range
303 mi
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
495 mi
303 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
31.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
140.2 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft