The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 33,300

€ 43,200

€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 3.6 V6.
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1722 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2240 kg

Weight Difference:
222 kg
12.89 %

General
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
VW Passat 3.6 V6
W204
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Straight-four petrol engine with compressor
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.952
Engine Code
*BWS*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
3597 CC
154 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 6600 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
154 bhp
296 bhp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
230 NM
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
230 NM
350 NM
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
VW Passat 3.6 V6
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat 3.6 V6
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9.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.82 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
9.74 kg/bhp
5.82 kg/bhp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
37 mpg
30 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
26 mpg
city
23 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
38 mpg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 L
539 mi
Range
454 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
539 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
144 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
215 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
518 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
565 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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