The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
€ 30,600
€ 34,100
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel 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 BlueTEC.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
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 EcoFuel
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
3523 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
249 lb
7.07 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
B7
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
*CDG*
Engine Code
OM 626.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
114 hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
133 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
▶ REPLAY
23.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
23.8 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
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
62 mpg
( 69 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
69 MPGe
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
20.2 lb
city
52 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
69 mpg
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
303 mi
Range
670 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
670 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
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).
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
