The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 (14 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18)
€ 33,900
€ 26,800
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 180 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes C 180
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
56.8
71.3
79.5
58.1
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.8 in
Height
58.1 in
111.8
184.5
109.7
187.7
184.5 in
Length
187.7 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
62 lb
2.02 %
General
Mercedes C 180
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
W205
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 180
154 hp
123 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes C 180
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 180
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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19.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.5 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180
19.97 lb/hp
24.5 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 180
47 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
37 mpg
city
35 mpg
56 mpg
highway
53 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
510 mi
Range
692 mi
Mercedes C 180
510 mi
692 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
100.4 kWh
Mercedes C 180
94.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1197 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
