The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)
€ 40,800
€ 35,800
€ 40,800
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 CC 3.6 V6 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.2 inches longer, 3.3 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé.
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
55.8
73
82.3
55.4
69.7
78.6
73 in
Width
69.7 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
55.8 in
Height
55.4 in
106.7
188.9
108.7
180.7
188.9 in
Length
180.7 in
106.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
3763 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
412 lb
10.95 %
General
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
3C/35
Generation
C204
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
*BWS*
Engine Code
M 271.952
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
296 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
Performance
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
▶ REPLAY
12.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.76 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
12.71 lb/hp
21.76 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
23 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
16 mpg
city
27 mpg
32 mpg
highway
46 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
431 mi
Range
564 mi
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
431 mi
564 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
191.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
