The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09) vs. VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
€ 33,300

€ 30,400

€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI.
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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 2.0 BlueTDI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.05 %

General
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
W204
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.952
Engine Code
BMP

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
154 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
170 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
170 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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21.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.24 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
21.47 lb/hp
25.24 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
31 mpg
50 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
22 mpg
city
41 mpg
41 mpg
highway
59 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
539 mi
Range
925 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
539 mi
925 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
144 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 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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