The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 180 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18)
€ 43,200
€ 36,700
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,700
ⓘ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 d.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 180 d
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb
Weight Difference:
478 lb
12.59 %
General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 180 d
B7
Generation
W205
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 d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
*BWS*
Engine Code
OM 626.951
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
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
114 hp
Mercedes C 180 d
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 d
Performance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 180 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 d
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12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.11 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
29.11 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 180 d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
56 mpg
Mercedes C 180 d
19 mpg
city
46 mpg
32 mpg
highway
65 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
454 mi
Range
606 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
606 mi
Mercedes C 180 d
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).
86.4 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
Mercedes C 180 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 180 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
