The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14)
€ 34,000

€ 26,800

€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 180 Compressor 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 BMT.
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
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 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3272 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb

Weight Difference:
101 lb
2.99 %

General
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
S204
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.910
Engine Code
*CAX*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
154 hp
120 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
170 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
139 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
21.9 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
34 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
25 mpg
city
29 mpg
43 mpg
highway
47 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
595 mi
Range
713 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
595 mi
713 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
115.6 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
130.7 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1314 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft











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