The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

€ 33,300
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09) Mercedes C 180 Compressor
€ 30,600
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600

ⓘ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 EcoFuel.
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
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 EcoFuel
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3523 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
216 lb
6.13 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

General

Mercedes C 180 Compressor
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
W204
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 EcoFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
154 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
170 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
170 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

Mercedes C 180 Compressor
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
137 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Compressor

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
21.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.8 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
21.47 lb/hp
23.8 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180 Compressor
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
15.3 lb✽  ( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
31 mpg
6 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
22 mpg
city
20.2 lb
41 mpg
highway
12.4 lb
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
539 mi
Range
303 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
539 mi
303 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
31.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
144 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180 Compressor
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data