The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 d (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 34,200
€ 42,300
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,300
ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mercedes C 180 d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
56.8
71.3
79.5
58.1
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.8 in
Height
58.1 in
111.8
184.5
109.7
188
184.5 in
Length
188 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.8 %
General
Mercedes C 180 d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
W205
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
Engine Series
OM 626.951
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d
114 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d
207 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Mercedes C 180 d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
127 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.39 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 d
28.72 lb/hp
18.39 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes C 180 d
60 mpg
52 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
50 mpg
city
45 mpg
67 mpg
highway
59 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
653 mi
Range
912 mi
Mercedes C 180 d
653 mi
912 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes C 180 d
80.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
