The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 36,400

€ 43,200

€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 3.6 V6.
Mercedes C 180
VW Passat 3.6 V6
56.8
71.3
79.5
57.9
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
111.8
184.5
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 3.6 V6
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb

Weight Difference:
655 lb
17.25 %

General
Mercedes C 180
VW Passat 3.6 V6
W205
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 3.6 V6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code
*BWS*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Mercedes C 180
154 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes C 180
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
Mercedes C 180
VW Passat 3.6 V6
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 3.6 V6
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20.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180
20.4 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes C 180
40 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
31 mpg
city
19 mpg
48 mpg
highway
32 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
432 mi
Range
454 mi
Mercedes C 180
432 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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).
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).
176.2 kWh
Mercedes C 180
111.8 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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