The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 10)

€ 43,200
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) VW Passat 3.6 V6
€ 32,200
 Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 10) Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200

ⓘ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 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
71.7
81.2
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 10)
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
Blueprint VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 10)
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 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
534 lb
14.07 %
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 10)

General

VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
B7
Generation
W204
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
*BWS*
Engine Code
M 271.910
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 5200 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 3.6 V6

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.19 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
21.19 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
19 mpg
city
25 mpg
32 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
454 mi
Range
612 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
612 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor 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).
127 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
127 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 180 Compressor BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data