The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - 19)
€ 35,600
€ 32,600
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI SCR.
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.6 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
187.7
180.6 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.34 %
General
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
W204
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
154 hp
118 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
139 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
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21.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.65 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
21.26 lb/hp
27.65 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
41 mpg
59 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
31 mpg
city
51 mpg
49 mpg
highway
64 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
632 mi
Range
917 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
632 mi
917 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
82.2 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
109.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
