The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 180 Compressor (07 - 09)
€ 35,200
€ 31,100
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 Compressor.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI 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 1.8 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.34 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
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 5200 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
178 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
144 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
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18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.26 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
18.33 lb/hp
21.26 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
40 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
33 mpg
city
22 mpg
46 mpg
highway
42 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
695 mi
Range
554 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
695 mi
554 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
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).
140.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
140.2 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
