The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 13) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
€ 35,600

€ 35,700

€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700
ⓘ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 TSI.
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
57
69.7
79.1
57.9
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
108.7
180.6
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 TSI
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb

Weight Difference:
130 lb
3.82 %

General
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
W204
Generation
B7
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 2.0 TSI
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
*CCZ*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
154 hp
207 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Performance
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.44 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
21.26 lb/hp
16.44 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
41 mpg
31 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
49 mpg
highway
40 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
632 mi
Range
565 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
632 mi
565 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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).
145.8 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
109.9 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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