The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 180 d (15 - 18)
€ 30,400

€ 34,200

€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI 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 d.
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes C 180 d
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 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes C 180 d
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
6 %

General
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes C 180 d
B7
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes C 180 d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
BMP
Engine Code
OM 626.951

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
138 hp
114 hp
Mercedes C 180 d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 d
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes C 180 d
132 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 d
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25.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
25.24 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes C 180 d
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
60 mpg
Mercedes C 180 d
41 mpg
city
50 mpg
59 mpg
highway
67 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
925 mi
Range
653 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
925 mi
653 mi
Mercedes C 180 d
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
80.3 kWh
Mercedes C 180 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes C 180 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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