The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 09) vs. VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (12 - 13)
€ 35,000

€ 40,600

€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,600
ⓘ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 3.6 inches lower than the VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
57.4
69.7
79.1
61
71.7
81.2
69.7 in
Width
71.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.4 in
Height
61 in
108.7
181.1
106.7
187.8
181.1 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.44 %

General
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 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)

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 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
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
154 hp
168 hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
170 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
135 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
22.12 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
31 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
23 mpg
city
34 mpg
41 mpg
highway
44 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
547 mi
Range
737 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
547 mi
737 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
142.1 kWh
121.3 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft











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