The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon (14 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
€ 35,500
€ 32,300
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
57.4
71.3
79.5
59.7
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.4 in
Height
59.7 in
111.8
185.1
109.7
187.7
185.1 in
Length
187.7 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.2 %
General
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
S205
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
154 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
139 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
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21.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.39 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
21.05 lb/hp
22.39 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
44 mpg
56 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
35 mpg
city
48 mpg
51 mpg
highway
60 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
472 mi
Range
976 mi
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
472 mi
976 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
86.4 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
102.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
