The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 d (18 - ..) vs. VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
€ 34,900

€ 32,600

€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI.
Mercedes C 180 d
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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 2.0 BlueTDI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3530 lb
4729 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb

Weight Difference:
101 lb
2.86 %

General
Mercedes C 180 d
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
W205
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 d
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
OM 654.916
Engine Code
BMP

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d
120 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Mercedes C 180 d
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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28.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.58 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 d
28.57 lb/hp
25.58 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 d
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mercedes C 180 d
56 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
48 mpg
city
36 mpg
64 mpg
highway
53 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
606 mi
Range
836 mi
Mercedes C 180 d
606 mi
836 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
107 kWh
Mercedes C 180 d
86.4 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 d
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1232 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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