The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
€ 34,100
€ 32,800
€ 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 8.3 cm shorter, 1 cm narrower and 2.8 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1442
1810
2020
1470
1820
2062
1810 mm
Width
1820 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1442 mm
Height
1470 mm
2840
4686
2712
4769
4686 mm
Length
4769 mm
2840 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1485 kg
Kerb Weight
1619 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2140 kg
Weight Difference:
134 kg
8.28 %
General
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
W205
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
Engine Series
OM 626.951
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
114 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
114 bhp
148 bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
280 NM
220 NM
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
127 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
13.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.94 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
13.03 kg/bhp
10.94 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
( 83 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
6.9 kg✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
83 MPGe
7 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
63 mpg
city
9.3 kg
83 mpg
motorway
5.6 kg
41 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
21 kg
670 mi
Range
303 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
670 mi
303 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
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).
31.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
78.2 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
565 kg
Maximum Payload
521 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
