The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 43,200
€ 35,800
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 180 CDI 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 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4641 lb
Weight Difference:
291 lb
7.67 %
General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
B7
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*BWS*
Engine Code
OM 651.913
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 2800 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
118 hp
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.7 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
29.7 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
48 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
19 mpg
city
39 mpg
32 mpg
highway
55 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
454 mi
Range
748 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
748 mi
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
100.7 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
