The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 34,700
€ 35,800
€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.1 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
58.1
72.1
82
57
69.7
79.1
72.1 in
Width
69.7 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
58.1 in
Height
57 in
109.7
187.7
108.7
180.6
187.7 in
Length
180.6 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4641 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.7 %
General
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
B8
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*DPC*
Engine Code
OM 651.913
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 2800 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
118 hp
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
134 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.7 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
21.16 lb/hp
29.7 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
44 mpg
48 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
35 mpg
city
39 mpg
51 mpg
highway
55 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
759 mi
Range
748 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
759 mi
748 mi
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
100.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
102.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
