The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon (18 - ..) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 36,600

€ 33,800

€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
57.4
71.3
79.5
59.7
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.4 in
Height
59.7 in
111.8
185.1
106.8
187.8
185.1 in
Length
187.8 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3393 lb
4839 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb

Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.13 %

General
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
S205
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
OM 654.916
Engine Code
*CTH*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
120 hp
158 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
221 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
125 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
29.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.47 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
29.48 lb/hp
21.47 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
56 mpg
38 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
48 mpg
city
30 mpg
62 mpg
highway
44 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
606 mi
Range
702 mi
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
606 mi
702 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
117.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
86.4 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft











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