The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 180 d (18 - ..)
€ 44,300
€ 34,900
€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 d.
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 180 d
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 d
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4729 lb
Weight Difference:
368 lb
9.69 %
General
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 180 d
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 d
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
*DGE*
Engine Code
OM 654.916
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
120 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat GTE
215 hp
120 hp
Mercedes C 180 d
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Passat GTE
295 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 d
Performance
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 180 d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 d
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.57 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
17.66 lb/hp
28.57 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 180 d
Fuel Economy
138 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Passat GTE
138 mpg
56 mpg
Mercedes C 180 d
No data
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
1827 mi
Range
606 mi
VW Passat GTE
1827 mi
606 mi
Mercedes C 180 d
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).
86.4 kWh
VW Passat GTE
32.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
Mercedes C 180 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 180 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
