The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (12 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
€ 33,100
€ 32,300
€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘ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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF 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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.41 %
General
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF 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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
154 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
21.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.93 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
21.05 lb/hp
20.93 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
41 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
50 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
632 mi
Range
774 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
632 mi
774 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
100.4 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
109.9 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
