The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (10 - 14)
€ 33,400

€ 31,100

€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
57
69.7
79.1
57.9
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
108.7
180.6
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3688 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
238 lb
6.45 %

General
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
W204
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.913
Engine Code
BMP

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 2800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
118 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
29.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.72 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
29.24 lb/hp
26.72 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
49 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
40 mpg
city
37 mpg
57 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
764 mi
Range
797 mi
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
764 mi
797 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
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).
109.1 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
98.8 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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