The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 d (18 - ..) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 34,900

€ 43,200

€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 8.3 cm shorter, 1 cm narrower and 2.8 cm lower than the VW Passat 3.6 V6.
Mercedes C 180 d
VW Passat 3.6 V6
1442
1810
2020
1470
1820
2062
1810 mm
Width
1820 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1442 mm
Height
1470 mm
2840
4686
2712
4769
4686 mm
Length
4769 mm
2840 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 d
VW Passat 3.6 V6
1555 kg
Kerb Weight
1722 kg
2145 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2240 kg

Weight Difference:
167 kg
9.7 %

General
Mercedes C 180 d
VW Passat 3.6 V6
W205
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 d
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
OM 654.916
Engine Code
*BWS*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1597 CC
Engine Capacity
3597 CC
120 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 6600 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d
120 bhp
296 bhp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
300 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d
300 NM
350 NM
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
Mercedes C 180 d
VW Passat 3.6 V6
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
139 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 3.6 V6
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12.96 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.82 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 d
12.96 kg/bhp
5.82 kg/bhp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 d
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes C 180 d
67 mpg
30 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
58 mpg
city
23 mpg
76 mpg
motorway
38 mpg
41 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 L
606 mi
Range
454 mi
Mercedes C 180 d
606 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
Mercedes C 180 d
86.4 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
121 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
215 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 d
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
590 kg
Maximum Payload
518 kg
455 L
Boot Capacity
565 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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