The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

€ 34,000
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon (08 - 10) Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
€ 35,700
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700

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 6.5 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon (08 - 10)
69.7
79.1
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
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 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon (08 - 10)
108.7
181.1
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
109.7
187.7
181.1 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.24 %
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

General

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
S204
Generation
B8
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
154 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
170 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
139 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

 REPLAY
21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
21.9 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
34 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
25 mpg
city
35 mpg
43 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
746 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
595 mi
746 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
104.1 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
130.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft