The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14)

€ 34,000
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon (08 - 10) Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
€ 38,500
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500

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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon (08 - 10)
69.7
79.1
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14)
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 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon (08 - 10)
108.7
181.1
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3686 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5027 lb
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
313 lb
8.49 %
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14)

General

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
S204
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.910
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
154 hp
175 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
170 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
139 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

 REPLAY
21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
21.9 lb/hp
21.06 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
34 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
25 mpg
city
35 mpg
43 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
741 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
595 mi
741 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI 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).
117.3 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
130.7 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1340 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.6 cu ft