The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 09) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 35,000
€ 44,400
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400
ⓘ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 3.6 V6.
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3909 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb
Weight Difference:
503 lb
12.87 %
General
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
S204
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 SportWagen 3.6 V6
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.910
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
154 hp
296 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
170 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
170 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
▶ REPLAY
22.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.21 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
22.12 lb/hp
13.21 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
31 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
23 mpg
city
19 mpg
41 mpg
highway
32 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
547 mi
Range
454 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
547 mi
454 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
142.1 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.6 cu ft
