The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes C 180 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 32,400
€ 36,400
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Mercedes C 180.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 180
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.8
71.3
79.5
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.9 in
Height
56.8 in
106.8
187.8
111.8
184.5
187.8 in
Length
184.5 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 180
3344 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.07 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 180
B7
Generation
W205
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 180
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
*CDA*
Engine Code
M 274.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
158 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 180
137 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180
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21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
21.16 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 180
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes C 180
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
43 mpg
highway
48 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
621 mi
Range
432 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
621 mi
432 mi
Mercedes C 180
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
132.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
Mercedes C 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 180
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
