The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (12 - 13)
€ 43,700
€ 33,100
€ 43,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat GTE is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 11.3 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY.
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
58.4
72.1
82
57
69.7
79.1
72.1 in
Width
69.7 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
58.4 in
Height
57 in
109.7
191.9
108.7
180.6
191.9 in
Length
180.6 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
573 lb
15.02 %
General
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
B8
Generation
W204
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 BlueEFFICIENCY
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Passat GTE
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
138 mph
Maximum Speed
140 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 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
17.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.05 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
17.74 lb/hp
21.05 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
168 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Passat GTE
168 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
No data
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
2219 mi
Range
632 mi
VW Passat GTE
2219 mi
632 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
26.6 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Passat GTE
26.6 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
43 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
