The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon (15 - 18)
€ 44,400
€ 35,900
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon.
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
59.7
71.7
81.2
57.4
71.3
79.5
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
59.7 in
Height
57.4 in
106.8
187.8
111.8
185.1
187.8 in
Length
185.1 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
3909 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb
Weight Difference:
492 lb
12.59 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
B7
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
*BWS*
Engine Code
OM 626.951
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
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
296 hp
114 hp
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
155 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
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13.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.97 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
13.21 lb/hp
29.97 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
25 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
19 mpg
city
46 mpg
32 mpg
highway
62 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
454 mi
Range
592 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
454 mi
592 mi
Mercedes C 180 d 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 180 d Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1206 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
48.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
