The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)

€ 35,800
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 43,700
 VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat GTE
€ 35,800
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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 11.3 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat GTE
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.1
58.4
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
72.1
82
69.7 in
Width
72.1 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
191.9
180.6 in
Length
191.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat GTE
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4641 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.1 %
VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)

General

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat GTE
W204
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 GTE
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.913
Engine Code
*DGE*
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
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
118 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
221 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE

Performance

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat GTE
128 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat GTE

▶ REPLAY
29.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
29.7 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
168 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
48 mpg
168 mpg
VW Passat GTE
39 mpg
city
No data
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
748 mi
Range
2219 mi
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
748 mi
2219 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
26.6 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
100.7 kWh
26.6 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data