The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 180 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 32,800
€ 36,300
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Mercedes C 180.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 180
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.8
71.3
79.5
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.9 in
Height
56.8 in
106.8
187.8
111.8
184.5
187.8 in
Length
184.5 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 180
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.5 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 180
B7
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 180
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
*CKM*
Engine Code
M 274.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
158 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 180
137 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180
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21.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
21.04 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 180
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
39 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes C 180
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
45 mpg
highway
51 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
713 mi
Range
472 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
713 mi
472 mi
Mercedes C 180
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
102.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
115.6 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mercedes C 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 180
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
