The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)

€ 36,300
Mercedes C 180 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) Mercedes C 180
€ 40,700
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 36,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,700

ⓘ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 TDI SCR BMT.
Mercedes C 180
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
71.3
79.5
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 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 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 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 TDI SCR BMT
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
Mercedes C 180 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
417 lb
11.72 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 180
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
W205
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 180
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 180
154 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes C 180
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

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

387 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes C 180
44 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
35 mpg
city
40 mpg
51 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
472 mi
Range
837 mi
Mercedes C 180
472 mi
837 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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).
100.7 kWh
Mercedes C 180
102.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1336 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data