The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)
€ 33,100
€ 27,500
€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 7.2 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57
69.7
79.1
57.6
71.7
81.2
69.7 in
Width
71.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57 in
Height
57.6 in
108.7
180.6
106.8
187.8
180.6 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.66 %
General
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
W204
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.952
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
154 hp
104 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
140 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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21.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
21.19 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
35 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
25 mpg
city
45 mpg
45 mpg
highway
65 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
547 mi
Range
1061 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
547 mi
1061 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
84.3 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
127 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
