The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)

€ 30,500
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18) VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
€ 35,600
 Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12) Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600

ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.1 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
57.5
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
72.1
82
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)
69.7
79.1
72.1 in
Width
69.7 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.5 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)
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 SCR BlueMotion
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.4 %
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)

General

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
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
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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 5000 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
118 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
130 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
27.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.4 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
27.54 lb/hp
21.4 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
64 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
55 mpg
city
27 mpg
71 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
991 mi
Range
573 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
991 mi
573 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
121.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
76.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data