The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
€ 33,100

€ 51,500

€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,500
ⓘ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 7.4 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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
188
180.6 in
Length
188 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb

Weight Difference:
551 lb
14.45 %

General
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
W204
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.952
Engine Code
*CUA*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
154 hp
237 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
184 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
140 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
21.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.09 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
21.19 lb/hp
16.09 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
35 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
25 mpg
city
35 mpg
45 mpg
highway
46 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
547 mi
Range
720 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
547 mi
720 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
117.3 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
127 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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