The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19)
€ 33,100

€ 38,700

€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘ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 BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
59.7
72.1
82
57.4
71.3
79.5
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
59.7 in
Height
57.4 in
109.7
187.7
111.8
185.1
187.7 in
Length
185.1 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.31 %

General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
B8
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
*DCZ*
Engine Code
M 274.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
118 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
127 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
28.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.76 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
28.03 lb/hp
21.76 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
52 mpg
city
29 mpg
64 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
917 mi
Range
392 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
917 mi
392 mi
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 180 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft











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