The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes C 180 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 30,100
€ 33,300
€ 30,100
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 1.8 TSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Mercedes C 180 Compressor.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
57.9
71.7
81.2
57
69.7
79.1
71.7 in
Width
69.7 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.9 in
Height
57 in
106.8
187.8
108.7
180.6
187.8 in
Length
180.6 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
3311 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.12 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
B7
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
*CDA*
Engine Code
M 271.952
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
158 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
137 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
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20.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.47 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
20.96 lb/hp
21.47 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
41 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
630 mi
Range
539 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
630 mi
539 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Environmental Impact
130.7 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 1.8 TSI
130.7 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1164 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
