The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)
€ 28,500
€ 37,200
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
59.4
71.7
81.2
57.4
69.7
79.1
71.7 in
Width
69.7 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
59.4 in
Height
57.4 in
106.8
187.8
108.7
181.1
187.8 in
Length
181.1 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
3411 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.53 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
B7
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
*CAY*
Engine Code
M 271.952
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
122 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
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32.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.26 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
32.8 lb/hp
22.26 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
55 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
45 mpg
city
27 mpg
62 mpg
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
1012 mi
Range
556 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1012 mi
556 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
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).
125 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
88.5 kWh
125 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1197 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
