The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC (14 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

€ 38,800
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC (14 - 15) Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
€ 34,800
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 38,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800

ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
71.3
79.5
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.8 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
106.8
187.8
184.5 in
Length
187.8 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3508 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.57 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

General

Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
W205
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.921
Engine Code
BMR
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
168 hp
168 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
145 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.88 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
20.34 lb/hp
20.88 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
59 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
city
37 mpg
69 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
637 mi
Range
821 mi
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
637 mi
821 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI 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).
109.1 kWh
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
82.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1188 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data