The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 (14 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)

€ 33,900
Mercedes C 180 (14 - 18) Mercedes C 180
€ 38,500
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TSI BMT.
Mercedes C 180
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 (14 - 18)
71.3
79.5
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 (14 - 18)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
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 2.0 TSI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
Mercedes C 180 (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.32 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 180
VW Passat 2.0 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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 180
VW Passat 2.0 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
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 180
154 hp
217 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 180
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Mercedes C 180
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.29 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180
19.97 lb/hp
15.29 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes C 180
47 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
37 mpg
city
30 mpg
56 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
651 mi
Mercedes C 180
510 mi
651 mi
VW Passat 2.0 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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes C 180
94.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data