The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Compressor (07 - 09) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)
€ 31,100

€ 30,100

€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 180 Compressor is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 18.3 cm shorter, 5 cm narrower and 2.3 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI.
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
1447
1770
2008
1470
1820
2062
1770 mm
Width
1820 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1447 mm
Height
1470 mm
2760
4586
2712
4769
4586 mm
Length
4769 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
1485 kg
Kerb Weight
1502 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg

Weight Difference:
17 kg
1.13 %

General
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
W204
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.952
Engine Code
*CDA*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
154 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
154 bhp
158 bhp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
230 NM
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
230 NM
250 NM
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Compressor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
9.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.51 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
9.64 kg/bhp
9.51 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
38 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
27 mpg
city
29 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
554 mi
Range
630 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
554 mi
630 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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).
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).
130.7 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
140.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
160 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
528 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
565 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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