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Mercedes-Benz C 180
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Volkswagen Passat CC
Coupe · Gasoline
Mercedes-Benz C 180
Car A
Mercedes-Benz C 180
The Mercedes-Benz C 180 blends good value in its segment with family-ready practicality, prioritizing reliability and safety. Efficient consumption and usable performance make it well-suited to city driving and daily commuting.
5 seatsCoupeDiesel5-star safety6.2 L/100km
Volkswagen Passat CC
Car B
Volkswagen Passat CC
The Volkswagen Passat CC balances punchy acceleration with real luggage capacity at a price that makes sense for value‑minded shoppers. It suits growing families and road‑trip duty without giving up everyday efficiency.
5 seatsCoupeGasoline5-star safety210 hp
Why compared cross branddifferent powertrainsame body typesame seats

Usage fit

Family 53 / 53
City 43 / 43
Budget / value 62 / 64
Road trip 43 / 47
Performance 37 / 38
Cargo 26 / 29
Practical 38 / 36
Premium 47 / 25
Winter 26 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz C 180 · Orange = Volkswagen Passat CC

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz C 180 Volkswagen Passat CC
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz C 180

  • Good value in its segment at a price of 42,000.
  • Reliability and safety take priority—strong fit for daily use.
  • Efficient for its class (6.2 L/100 km) to help control running costs.
  • Five seats and a 480 L trunk suit growing families.

Volkswagen Passat CC

  • Quick 0-100 km/h in 6.5 seconds makes passing easy
  • Large 532 L trunk and five seats suit family gear and travel
  • 7.5 L/100 km combined is efficient for its class
  • Good value in its segment at 29,900 given space and pace

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz C 180 if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz C 180 uses 6.2 L/100km vs 7.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Volkswagen Passat CC if…
More power
Volkswagen Passat CC puts out 210 hp vs 156 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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