The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (12 - 13) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)

€ 33,100
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (12 - 13) Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 38,500
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500

ⓘ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 7.1 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT.
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (12 - 13)
69.7
79.1
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
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 (12 - 13)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
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 TSI BMT
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.32 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
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
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
154 hp
217 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.29 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
21.05 lb/hp
15.29 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
41 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
30 mpg
50 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
632 mi
Range
651 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
632 mi
651 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
109.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
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