The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12)
€ 32,800
€ 33,100
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
57.9
71.7
81.2
57
69.7
79.1
71.7 in
Width
69.7 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.9 in
Height
57 in
106.8
187.8
108.7
180.6
187.8 in
Length
180.6 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
62 lb
1.86 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
B7
Generation
W204
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
*CKM*
Engine Code
M 271.952
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
158 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
137 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
21.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.19 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
21.04 lb/hp
21.19 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
39 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
45 mpg
highway
45 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
713 mi
Range
547 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
713 mi
547 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
127 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
115.6 kWh
127 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
