The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)
€ 44,400
€ 37,200
€ 44,400
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 3.6 V6 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 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon.
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
59.7
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
59.7 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 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
3909 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
503 lb
12.87 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
B7
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
*BWS*
Engine Code
M 274.910
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
296 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
13.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.12 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
13.21 lb/hp
22.12 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
25 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
19 mpg
city
31 mpg
32 mpg
highway
48 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
454 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
454 mi
621 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1206 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
48.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
