The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)
€ 33,100

€ 31,600

€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.1 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
57
69.7
79.1
58.1
72.1
82
69.7 in
Width
72.1 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57 in
Height
58.1 in
108.7
180.6
109.7
187.7
180.6 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.28 %

General
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
W204
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.952
Engine Code
*CZE*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
154 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Performance
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
▶ REPLAY
21.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.66 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
21.19 lb/hp
20.66 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
35 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
25 mpg
city
39 mpg
45 mpg
highway
55 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
547 mi
Range
748 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
547 mi
748 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Environmental Impact
127 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).
92.9 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
127 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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