The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
€ 36,600
€ 32,800
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Mercedes C 180
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3569 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
351 lb
9.83 %
General
Mercedes C 180
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
W205
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 180
154 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 180
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
Mercedes C 180
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
140 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
20.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180
20.9 lb/hp
24.11 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
15.3 lb✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mercedes C 180
38 mpg
6 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
29 mpg
city
20.6 lb
47 mpg
highway
12.4 lb
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
411 mi
Range
303 mi
Mercedes C 180
411 mi
303 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
31.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180
117.5 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
