The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)

€ 35,600
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12) Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 44,300
 VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat GTE
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300

ⓘ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 0.4 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat GTE
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)
69.7
79.1
57.3
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
69.7 in
Width
72.1 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
109.9
187.7
180.6 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat GTE
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
500 lb
13.17 %
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat GTE
W204
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.952
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
154 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE

Performance

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat GTE
139 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat GTE

▶ REPLAY
21.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
21.4 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
138 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
37 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat GTE
27 mpg
city
No data
47 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
573 mi
Range
1827 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
573 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat GTE
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
32.2 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
121.2 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data