The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17)

€ 33,400
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13) Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 32,900
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900

ⓘ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 7.1 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)
69.7
79.1
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17)
72.1
82
69.7 in
Width
72.1 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17)
109.7
187.7
180.6 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3523 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.07 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17)

General

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
W204
Generation
B8
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 SCR 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
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 2800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
118 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
221 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

▶ 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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
49 mpg
52 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
40 mpg
city
43 mpg
57 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
764 mi
Range
912 mi
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
764 mi
912 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
98.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1371 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data