The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 d (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)
€ 34,200
€ 30,500
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 180 d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes C 180 d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
56.8
71.3
79.5
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.8 in
Height
57.9 in
111.8
184.5
106.8
187.8
184.5 in
Length
187.8 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.12 %
General
Mercedes C 180 d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
W205
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
Engine Series
OM 626.951
Engine Code
*CKM*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d
114 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d
207 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 180 d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.69 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 d
28.72 lb/hp
20.69 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes C 180 d
60 mpg
38 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
50 mpg
city
29 mpg
67 mpg
highway
47 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
653 mi
Range
702 mi
Mercedes C 180 d
653 mi
702 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
117.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180 d
80.3 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
