The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé (11 - 12) vs. VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI (08 - 11)
€ 33,300
€ 30,600
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.2 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI.
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
55.4
69.7
78.6
55.8
73
82.3
69.7 in
Width
73 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
55.4 in
Height
55.8 in
108.7
180.7
106.7
188.9
180.7 in
Length
188.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.33 %
General
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
C204
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.952
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
154 hp
158 hp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Performance
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
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21.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
21.47 lb/hp
21 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
35 mpg
31 mpg
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
25 mpg
city
23 mpg
45 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
547 mi
Range
572 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
547 mi
572 mi
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
127 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).
144 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
127 kWh
144 kWh
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
