The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Estate 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)
€ 44,400

€ 37,200

€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 17 cm longer, 5 cm wider and 5.7 cm taller than the Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Estate.
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 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 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
1773 kg
Kerb Weight
1545 kg
2320 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2085 kg

Weight Difference:
228 kg
12.86 %

General
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
B7
Generation
S204
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
*BWS*
Engine Code
M 274.910

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3597 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
296 bhp
at 6600 rpm
Power
154 bhp
at 5300 rpm
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
296 bhp
154 bhp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
350 NM
250 NM
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
Performance
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
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5.99 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.03 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
5.99 kg/bhp
10.03 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
30 mpg
48 mpg
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
23 mpg
city
37 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
68 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
454 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
454 mi
621 mi
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
215 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
547 kg
Maximum Payload
540 kg
588 L
Boot Capacity
485 L











1716 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1500 L