The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)

€ 34,100
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15) Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
€ 38,600
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
€ 34,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600

ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF.
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
71.3
79.5
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
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 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
188
184.5 in
Length
188 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.94 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)

General

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
W205
Generation
B8
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 2.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
Engine Series
OM 626.951
Engine Code
*DKZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
114 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

Performance

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
127 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
28.72 lb/hp
18.04 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
62 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
52 mpg
city
29 mpg
69 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
651 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
670 mi
651 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
78.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data