The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Coupé (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (09 - 11)
€ 34,100
€ 41,200
€ 34,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 180 Coupé is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.2 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Passat CC 3.6 V6.
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
55.4
69.7
78.6
55.8
73
82.3
69.7 in
Width
73 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
55.4 in
Height
55.8 in
108.7
180.7
106.7
188.9
180.7 in
Length
188.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3752 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
467 lb
12.45 %
General
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
C204
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
154 hp
296 hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
▶ REPLAY
21.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.68 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
21.33 lb/hp
12.68 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
41 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
31 mpg
city
18 mpg
50 mpg
highway
32 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
632 mi
Range
458 mi
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
632 mi
458 mi
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
179.9 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
109.9 kWh
179.9 kWh
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
944 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
