The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (17 - 18)

€ 34,100
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15) Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
€ 31,700
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (17 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 34,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘ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 3.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
71.3
79.5
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (17 - 18)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.8 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (17 - 18)
109.7
187.7
184.5 in
Length
187.7 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.21 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (17 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
W205
Generation
B8
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 SCR 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
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
114 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
207 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
62 mpg
56 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
52 mpg
city
47 mpg
69 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
976 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
670 mi
976 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
86.4 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
78.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data