The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
€ 44,300
€ 34,100
€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,100
ⓘ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 BlueTEC.
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
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 BlueTEC
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
522 lb
13.75 %
General
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
B8
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 626
*DGE*
Engine Code
OM 626.951
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
114 hp
at 3000 rpm
VW Passat GTE
215 hp
114 hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat GTE
295 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Performance
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
140 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
17.66 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
138 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Passat GTE
138 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
No data
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
1827 mi
Range
670 mi
VW Passat GTE
1827 mi
670 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Passat GTE
32.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 180 BlueTEC
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
