The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)

€ 32,800
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 33,400
 Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13) Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel 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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
71.7
81.2
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)
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 EcoFuel
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3569 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.33 %
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
B7
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*CDG*
Engine Code
OM 651.913
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 2800 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
118 hp
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
133 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
24.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.24 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.11 lb/hp
29.24 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
15.3 lb✽  ( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
49 mpg  ( 55 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
6 MPGe
55 MPGe
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
20.6 lb
city
40 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
57 mpg
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
303 mi
Range
764 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
764 mi
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
31.5 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).
98.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data