The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY (10 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14)
€ 32,200

€ 25,400

€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.3 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
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
188.8
180.6 in
Length
188.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.02 %

General
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
W204
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.952
Engine Code
*CAX*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
154 hp
120 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.46 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
21.26 lb/hp
26.46 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
35 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
25 mpg
city
29 mpg
45 mpg
highway
46 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
547 mi
Range
690 mi
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
547 mi
690 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
127 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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
127 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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