The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
€ 34,000

€ 33,800

€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 17 cm shorter, 5 cm narrower and 5.7 cm lower than the VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1459
1770
2008
1516
1820
2062
1770 mm
Width
1820 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1459 mm
Height
1516 mm
2760
4601
2712
4771
4601 mm
Length
4771 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1530 kg
Kerb Weight
1647 kg
2060 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2170 kg

Weight Difference:
117 kg
7.1 %

General
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
S204
Generation
B7
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four petrol engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.910
Engine Code
*CDG*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1597 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
154 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
154 bhp
148 bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
230 NM
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
230 NM
220 NM
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
139 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
9.94 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.13 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
9.94 kg/bhp
11.13 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
6.9 kg✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
41 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
30 mpg
city
9.3 kg
51 mpg
motorway
5.6 kg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
21 kg
595 mi
Range
303 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
595 mi
303 mi
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
31.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
130.7 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
530 kg
Maximum Payload
523 kg
485 L
Boot Capacity
603 L











1500 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1731 L