The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 180 CDI Estate 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)
€ 33,100
€ 37,800
€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 16.6 cm longer, 6.2 cm wider and 5.7 cm taller than the Mercedes C 180 CDI Estate.
VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 180 CDI Estate
1516
1832
2083
1459
1770
2008
1832 mm
Width
1770 mm
2083 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1516 mm
Height
1459 mm
2786
4767
2760
4601
4767 mm
Length
4601 mm
2786 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 180 CDI Estate
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1645 kg
2060 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2185 kg
Weight Difference:
145 kg
8.81 %
General
VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 180 CDI Estate
B8
Generation
S204
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 180 CDI Estate
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*DCZ*
Engine Code
OM 651.913

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2143 CC
118 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 2800 rpm
VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
118 bhp
118 bhp
Mercedes C 180 CDI Estate
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
300 NM
Mercedes C 180 CDI Estate
Performance
VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 180 CDI Estate
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 CDI Estate
▶ REPLAY
12.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.94 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
12.71 kg/bhp
13.94 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 CDI Estate
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 180 CDI Estate
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
71 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CDI Estate
63 mpg
city
46 mpg
76 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
917 mi
Range
719 mi
VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
917 mi
719 mi
Mercedes C 180 CDI Estate
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CDI Estate
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
104 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 180 CDI Estate
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
560 kg
Maximum Payload
540 kg
650 L
Boot Capacity
485 L











1780 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1500 L




















