The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon (18 - ..) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 36,200
€ 36,200
€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,200
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI BMT.
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI 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 1.8 TSI BMT
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.66 %
General
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
S205
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
154 hp
178 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
139 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.64 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
21.4 lb/hp
18.64 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
39 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
32 mpg
46 mpg
highway
45 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
424 mi
Range
684 mi
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
424 mi
684 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
113.6 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
113.6 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
41.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
