The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 13) vs. VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)

€ 35,600
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 13) Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 30,400
 VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400

ⓘ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 7.2 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI.
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 13)
69.7
79.1
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
71.7
81.2
69.7 in
Width
71.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 13)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
106.8
187.8
180.6 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6 %
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)

General

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
W204
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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
BMP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
154 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
21.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.24 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
21.26 lb/hp
25.24 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
41 mpg
50 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
49 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
632 mi
Range
925 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
632 mi
925 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
109.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data