The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 180 CDI Estate (11 - 14)
€ 37,800

€ 35,300

€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 17 cm longer, 5 cm wider and 5.7 cm taller than the Mercedes C 180 CDI Estate.
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 180 CDI Estate
1516
1820
2062
1459
1770
2008
1820 mm
Width
1770 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1516 mm
Height
1459 mm
2712
4771
2760
4601
4771 mm
Length
4601 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 180 CDI Estate
1687 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
2280 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2155 kg

Weight Difference:
72 kg
4.27 %

General
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 180 CDI Estate
B7
Generation
S204
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat Variant 2.0 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
BMR
Engine Code
OM 651.913

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2143 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 2800 rpm
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
168 bhp
118 bhp
Mercedes C 180 CDI Estate
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
350 NM
300 NM
Mercedes C 180 CDI Estate
Performance
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 180 CDI Estate
135 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 CDI Estate
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10.04 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.69 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
10.04 kg/bhp
13.69 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 CDI Estate
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 180 CDI Estate
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes C 180 CDI Estate
42 mpg
city
47 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
68 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
741 mi
Range
764 mi
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
741 mi
764 mi
Mercedes C 180 CDI Estate
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
98.8 kWh
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
117.3 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mercedes C 180 CDI Estate
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 180 CDI Estate
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
593 kg
Maximum Payload
540 kg
588 L
Boot Capacity
485 L











1716 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1500 L