The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon (07 - 08) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - 19)
€ 32,800

€ 33,700

€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 180 Compressor 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 1.6 TDI SCR.
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
57.4
69.7
79.1
59.7
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
108.7
181.1
109.7
187.7
181.1 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.33 %

General
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
S204
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.952
Engine Code
*DCZ*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
154 hp
118 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
170 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
135 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
21.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.58 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
21.97 lb/hp
28.58 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
31 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
22 mpg
city
49 mpg
40 mpg
highway
59 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
533 mi
Range
853 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
533 mi
853 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
88.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
145.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft











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