The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)

€ 36,300
Mercedes C 180 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) Mercedes C 180
€ 34,100
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 36,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,100

ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mercedes C 180
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
71.3
79.5
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
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 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
109.7
188
184.5 in
Length
188 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 180
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
Mercedes C 180 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.54 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)

General

Mercedes C 180
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
W205
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 180
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes C 180
154 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes C 180
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Mercedes C 180
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
139 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
20.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.72 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180
20.4 lb/hp
22.72 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Mercedes C 180
44 mpg
59 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
35 mpg
city
51 mpg
51 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
472 mi
Range
917 mi
Mercedes C 180
472 mi
917 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
82.2 kWh
Mercedes C 180
102.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data