The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)

€ 33,100
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12) Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 33,600
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12)
69.7
79.1
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
72.1
82
69.7 in
Width
72.1 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.39 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)

General

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
W204
Generation
B8
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
154 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.36 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
21.19 lb/hp
22.36 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
35 mpg
52 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
25 mpg
city
44 mpg
45 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
547 mi
Range
912 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
547 mi
912 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
127 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1188 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data