The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)

€ 36,400
Mercedes C 180 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes C 180
€ 38,600
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600

ⓘ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 TSI OPF.
Mercedes C 180
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
71.3
79.5
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (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 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (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 TSI OPF
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
Mercedes C 180 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.85 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)

General

Mercedes C 180
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
W205
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 180
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code
*DKZ*
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 5600 rpm
Mercedes C 180
154 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 180
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

Performance

Mercedes C 180
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
140 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

▶ REPLAY
20.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180
20.4 lb/hp
18.04 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes C 180
40 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
48 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
432 mi
Range
651 mi
Mercedes C 180
432 mi
651 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes C 180
111.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data