The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)
€ 35,200
€ 35,600
€ 35,200
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 1.8 TSI 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 BlueEFFICIENCY.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 1.8 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
B8
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
*CJS*
Engine Code
M 271.952
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
178 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
144 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.4 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
18.33 lb/hp
21.4 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
40 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
33 mpg
city
27 mpg
46 mpg
highway
47 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
695 mi
Range
573 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
695 mi
573 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
