The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14)

€ 34,100
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15) Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
€ 29,100
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 34,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
71.3
79.5
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 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 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 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 2.0 TDI BMT
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3377 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.08 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14)

General

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
W205
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
Engine Series
OM 626.951
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
114 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.47 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
28.72 lb/hp
24.47 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
62 mpg
51 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
city
42 mpg
69 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
946 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
670 mi
946 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI 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).
94.6 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
78.2 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1252 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data