The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI DSG (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 180 Coupé (18 - ..)
€ 32,700

€ 38,000

€ 32,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.4 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Mercedes C 180 Coupé.
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
55.8
73
82.3
55.3
71.3
79.4
73 in
Width
71.3 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
55.8 in
Height
55.3 in
106.7
188.9
111.8
184.5
188.9 in
Length
184.5 in
106.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
3336 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.1 %

General
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
3C/35
Generation
C205
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
*CDA*
Engine Code
M 274.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
158 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
Performance
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
137 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Coupé
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21.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
21.11 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
32 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
40 mpg
highway
46 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
596 mi
Range
424 mi
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
596 mi
424 mi
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
113.6 kWh
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
138.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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