The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon (11 - 12)
€ 37,300

€ 34,700

€ 37,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.5 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon.
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
59.7
72.1
82
57.4
69.7
79.1
72.1 in
Width
69.7 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
59.7 in
Height
57.4 in
109.7
187.7
108.7
181.1
187.7 in
Length
181.1 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.14 %

General
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
B8
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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
*DFH*
Engine Code
M 271.952

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
187 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
146 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
18.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
18.74 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
55 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
46 mpg
city
25 mpg
62 mpg
highway
44 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
954 mi
Range
539 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
954 mi
539 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
88.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft











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