The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 180 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 43,200
€ 36,400
€ 43,200
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 3.6 V6 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 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 180
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
655 lb
17.25 %
General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 180
B7
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 180
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
*BWS*
Engine Code
M 274.910
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180
Performance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 180
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180
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12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 180
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes C 180
19 mpg
city
31 mpg
32 mpg
highway
48 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
454 mi
Range
432 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
432 mi
Mercedes C 180
Environmental Impact
176.2 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 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
Mercedes C 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 180
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
