The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 d 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)
€ 37,400
€ 27,500
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 0.8 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Mercedes C 180 d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
56.8
71.3
79.5
57.6
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.8 in
Height
57.6 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4729 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.83 %
General
Mercedes C 180 d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
W205
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d
120 hp
104 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 d
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Mercedes C 180 d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
129 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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28.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 d
28.75 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mercedes C 180 d
56 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
48 mpg
city
45 mpg
62 mpg
highway
65 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
606 mi
Range
1061 mi
Mercedes C 180 d
606 mi
1061 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
84.3 kWh
Mercedes C 180 d
86.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
211 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
