The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI 4MOTION DSG (09 - 10)

€ 35,800
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12) Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
€ 37,100
 VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI 4MOTION DSG (09 - 10) VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,100

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
55.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)
69.7
78.6
55.8
Blueprint VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI 4MOTION DSG (09 - 10)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)
108.7
180.7
Blueprint VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI 4MOTION DSG (09 - 10)
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 2.0 TDI
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3587 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
236 lb
6.58 %
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI 4MOTION DSG (09 - 10)

General

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
C204
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.952
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
154 hp
168 hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
21.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.35 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
21.76 lb/hp
21.35 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
36 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
29 mpg
46 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
564 mi
Range
680 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
564 mi
680 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
131.6 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
123.1 kWh
131.6 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1021 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data