The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes C 180 d (15 - 18)
€ 43,700
€ 34,200
€ 43,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘ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 7.4 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the Mercedes C 180 d.
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 180 d
58.4
72.1
82
56.8
71.3
79.5
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.4 in
Height
56.8 in
109.7
191.9
111.8
184.5
191.9 in
Length
184.5 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 180 d
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
14.16 %
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 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 d
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 d
Performance
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 180 d
138 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 d
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17.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
17.74 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 180 d
Fuel Economy
168 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Passat GTE
168 mpg
60 mpg
Mercedes C 180 d
No data
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
2219 mi
Range
653 mi
VW Passat GTE
2219 mi
653 mi
Mercedes C 180 d
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).
80.3 kWh
VW Passat GTE
26.6 kWh
80.3 kWh
Mercedes C 180 d
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
43 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 180 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
