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 3.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 3.6 V6.
Mercedes C 180 d
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4729 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
368 lb
9.69 %
General
Mercedes C 180 d
VW Passat 3.6 V6
W205
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
OM 654.916
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
120 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d
120 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
456 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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28.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 d
28.57 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 d
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes C 180 d
56 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
48 mpg
city
19 mpg
64 mpg
highway
32 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
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
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 d
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
