The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
€ 29,800
€ 34,100
€ 29,800
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 1.6 TDI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
58.1
72.1
82
56.8
71.3
79.5
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.1 in
Height
56.8 in
109.7
187.7
111.8
184.5
187.7 in
Length
184.5 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
3183 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.75 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
B8
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 BlueTEC
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
*DCZ*
Engine Code
OM 626.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
118 hp
114 hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
128 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
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26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
26.97 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
50 mpg
city
52 mpg
65 mpg
highway
69 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
917 mi
Range
670 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
917 mi
670 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
82.2 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 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
