The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate Automatic (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

€ 36,200
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate Automatic (09 - 11) Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
€ 33,800
 VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 17 cm shorter, 5 cm narrower and 5.7 cm lower than the VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1459
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate Automatic (09 - 11)
1770
2008
1516
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
1820
2062
1770 mm
Width
1820 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1459 mm
Height
1516 mm
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate Automatic (09 - 11)
2760
4601
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
2712
4771
4601 mm
Length
4771 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1555 kg
Kerb Weight
1647 kg
2095 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2170 kg
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate Automatic (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
92 kg
5.59 %
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

General

Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
S204
Generation
B7
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.952
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
154 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
154 bhp
148 bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
250 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
250 NM
220 NM
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
132 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate

62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
10.1 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.13 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
10.1 kg/bhp
11.13 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
6.9 kg✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
38 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
27 mpg
city
9.3 kg
50 mpg
motorway
5.6 kg
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
21 kg
495 mi
Range
303 mi
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
495 mi
303 mi
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
31.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
140.2 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
540 kg
Maximum Payload
523 kg
485 L
Boot Capacity
603 L
1500 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1731 L