The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 09) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 14)
€ 35,000

€ 31,700

€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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 6.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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 EcoFuel
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3585 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb

Weight Difference:
179 lb
4.99 %

General
Mercedes C 180 Compressor 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
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.910
Engine Code
*CDG*

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
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
154 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
170 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
170 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
135 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
22.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.22 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
22.12 lb/hp
24.22 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
31 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
23 mpg
city
26 mpg
41 mpg
highway
42 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
8.2 gal
547 mi
Range
279 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
547 mi
279 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
130.7 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
142.1 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft











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