The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)

€ 35,800
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 32,600
 VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI.
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.1
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
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 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
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 BlueTDI
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3530 lb
4641 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.68 %
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)

General

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
W204
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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 BlueTDI
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 BlueTDI

Performance

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
29.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.58 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
29.7 lb/hp
25.58 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
48 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
39 mpg
city
36 mpg
55 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
748 mi
Range
836 mi
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
748 mi
836 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
107 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
100.7 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1232 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data