The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 180 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 29,800
€ 33,300
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 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 Compressor.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
3183 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.72 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
B8
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
*DCZ*
Engine Code
M 271.952
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
118 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
128 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
▶ REPLAY
26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.47 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
26.97 lb/hp
21.47 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
50 mpg
city
22 mpg
65 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
917 mi
Range
539 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
917 mi
539 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
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).
144 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
