The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 180 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 44,300
€ 36,300
€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat GTE is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Mercedes C 180.
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 180
57.3
72.1
82
56.8
71.3
79.5
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.3 in
Height
56.8 in
109.9
187.7
111.8
184.5
187.7 in
Length
184.5 in
109.9 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 180
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
655 lb
17.25 %
General
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 180
B8
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 180
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
*DGE*
Engine Code
M 274.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
VW Passat GTE
215 hp
154 hp
Mercedes C 180
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Passat GTE
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180
Performance
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 180
140 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
17.66 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 180
Fuel Economy
138 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Passat GTE
138 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes C 180
No data
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
1827 mi
Range
472 mi
VW Passat GTE
1827 mi
472 mi
Mercedes C 180
Environmental Impact
32.2 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).
102.4 kWh
VW Passat GTE
32.2 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mercedes C 180
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 180
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
