The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 180 d (15 - 18)
€ 26,200

€ 34,200

€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.6 TDI 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 d.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 180 d
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 180 d
3305 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.94 %

General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 180 d
B7
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 180 d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
*CAY*
Engine Code
OM 626.951

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
114 hp
Mercedes C 180 d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 d
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 180 d
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 d
▶ REPLAY
31.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
31.78 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 180 d
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
60 mpg
Mercedes C 180 d
45 mpg
city
50 mpg
62 mpg
highway
67 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
1012 mi
Range
653 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
1012 mi
653 mi
Mercedes C 180 d
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
80.3 kWh
Mercedes C 180 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 180 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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