The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 (18 - ..) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 14)

€ 34,500
Mercedes C 180 (18 - ..) Mercedes C 180
€ 31,300
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes C 180
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 (18 - ..)
71.3
79.5
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 14)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 (18 - ..)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 14)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
Mercedes C 180 (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.71 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 14)

General

Mercedes C 180
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
W205
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 180
154 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 180
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes C 180
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.92 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180
20.62 lb/hp
24.92 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mercedes C 180
40 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
37 mpg
48 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
432 mi
Range
836 mi
Mercedes C 180
432 mi
836 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI 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).
107 kWh
Mercedes C 180
111.8 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data