The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

€ 33,400
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13) Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 30,600
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)
69.7
79.1
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
71.7
81.2
69.7 in
Width
71.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
106.8
187.8
180.6 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3523 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.07 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

General

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
W204
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.913
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 2800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
118 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
221 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
129 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
29.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.8 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
29.24 lb/hp
23.8 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
49 mpg  ( 55 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
15.3 lb✽  ( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
55 MPGe
6 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
40 mpg
city
20.2 lb
57 mpg
highway
12.4 lb
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
764 mi
Range
303 mi
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
764 mi
303 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
31.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
98.8 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data