The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC (14 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18)
€ 38,800

€ 26,800

€ 38,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
56.8
71.3
79.5
58.1
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.8 in
Height
58.1 in
111.8
184.5
109.7
187.7
184.5 in
Length
187.7 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
403 lb
11.79 %

General
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
W205
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.921
Engine Code
*CZC*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
168 hp
123 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
145 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.5 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
20.34 lb/hp
24.5 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
59 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
49 mpg
city
35 mpg
69 mpg
highway
53 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
637 mi
Range
692 mi
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
637 mi
692 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
100.4 kWh
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
82.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1197 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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