The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 180 (14 - 18)
€ 30,500
€ 33,900
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Mercedes C 180.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Mercedes C 180
57.5
72.1
82
56.8
71.3
79.5
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.5 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 SCR BlueMotion
Mercedes C 180
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.35 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Mercedes C 180
B8
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Mercedes C 180
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
*DCZ*
Engine Code
M 274.910
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
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
118 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Mercedes C 180
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180
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27.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.97 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
27.54 lb/hp
19.97 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Mercedes C 180
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
64 mpg
47 mpg
Mercedes C 180
55 mpg
city
37 mpg
71 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
991 mi
Range
510 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
991 mi
510 mi
Mercedes C 180
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
94.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
76.1 kWh
94.8 kWh
Mercedes C 180
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Mercedes C 180
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
