The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 d (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
€ 34,200
€ 32,400
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI.
Mercedes C 180 d
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3344 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.12 %
General
Mercedes C 180 d
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 d
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
Engine Series
OM 626.951
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d
114 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Performance
Mercedes C 180 d
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
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28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 d
28.72 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 d
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes C 180 d
60 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
50 mpg
city
25 mpg
67 mpg
highway
43 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
653 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes C 180 d
653 mi
621 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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).
132.6 kWh
Mercedes C 180 d
80.3 kWh
132.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 d
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
