The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)
€ 35,500
€ 35,600
€ 35,500
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 2.0 TDI BMT 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 BlueEFFICIENCY.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
3437 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.1 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
B7
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
*CFG*
Engine Code
M 271.952
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
175 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
139 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
19.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.4 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
19.64 lb/hp
21.4 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
45 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
38 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
highway
47 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
836 mi
Range
573 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
836 mi
573 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
107 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 2.0 TDI BMT
107 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1237 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
