The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)

€ 36,400
Mercedes C 180 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes C 180
€ 36,800
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800

ⓘ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 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
71.3
79.5
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)
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 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)
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
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3629 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
Mercedes C 180 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
487 lb
13.42 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic 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
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 180
154 hp
168 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 180
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes C 180
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180
20.4 lb/hp
21.6 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
42 mpg
Mercedes C 180
40 mpg
42 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
48 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
432 mi
Range
754 mi
Mercedes C 180
432 mi
754 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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes C 180
111.8 kWh
115.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1221 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data