The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 (18 - ..) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)
€ 34,500
€ 30,500
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.1 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
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.8 in
Height
57.9 in
111.8
184.5
106.8
187.8
184.5 in
Length
187.8 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
95 lb
2.91 %
General
Mercedes C 180
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
W205
Generation
B7
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 gas turbine compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code
*CKM*
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
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 180
154 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 180
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 180
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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20.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.69 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180
20.62 lb/hp
20.69 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes C 180
40 mpg
38 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
48 mpg
highway
47 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
432 mi
Range
702 mi
Mercedes C 180
432 mi
702 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
117.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180
111.8 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
