The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14)
€ 33,300

€ 25,800

€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 7.2 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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
187.8
180.6 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.27 %

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

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
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 5200 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
154 hp
120 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
170 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Compressor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.66 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
21.47 lb/hp
26.66 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
31 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
22 mpg
city
30 mpg
41 mpg
highway
48 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
539 mi
Range
737 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
539 mi
737 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
144 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).
111.8 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
144 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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