The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
€ 34,100
€ 43,700
€ 34,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
VW Passat GTE
56.8
71.3
79.5
58.4
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.8 in
Height
58.4 in
111.8
184.5
109.7
191.9
184.5 in
Length
191.9 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
VW Passat GTE
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
14.16 %
General
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
VW Passat GTE
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
VW Passat GTE
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
Engine Series
OM 626.951
Engine Code
*DGE*
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
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
114 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
207 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE
Performance
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
VW Passat GTE
127 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
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28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
28.72 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
168 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
62 mpg
168 mpg
VW Passat GTE
52 mpg
city
No data
69 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
670 mi
Range
2219 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
670 mi
2219 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
26.6 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
78.2 kWh
26.6 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
