The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 34,100
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15) Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
€ 32,800
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 34,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
71.3
79.5
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.8 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
106.8
187.8
184.5 in
Length
187.8 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.53 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
W205
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
Engine Series
OM 626.951
Engine Code
*CKM*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
114 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
207 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
28.72 lb/hp
21.04 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
62 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
52 mpg
city
31 mpg
69 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
713 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
670 mi
713 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
115.6 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
78.2 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data