The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 09)

€ 33,800
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 35,000
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 09) Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
71.7
81.2
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 09)
69.7
79.1
71.7 in
Width
69.7 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
59.7 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 09)
108.7
181.1
187.8 in
Length
181.1 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
3631 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4553 lb
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
225 lb
6.2 %
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 09)

General

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
B7
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
*CDG*
Engine Code
M 271.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon

Performance

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
132 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon

 REPLAY
24.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.12 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.53 lb/hp
22.12 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
15.3 lb  ( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined  per 100 miles
31 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
6 MPGe
31 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
20.6 lb
city
23 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
41 mpg
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
303 mi
Range
547 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
547 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
31.5 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).
142.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
142.1 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft