The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 CDI (07 - 09) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14)
€ 36,000
€ 25,800
€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 220 CDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 18.3 cm shorter, 5 cm narrower and 2.6 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes C 220 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
1444
1770
2008
1470
1820
2062
1770 mm
Width
1820 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1444 mm
Height
1470 mm
2760
4586
2712
4769
4586 mm
Length
4769 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 220 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
1585 kg
Kerb Weight
1451 kg
2070 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg
Weight Difference:
134 kg
8.45 %
General
Mercedes C 220 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
W204
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 220 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
Engine Series
OM 646.811
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2148 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
168 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI
168 bhp
120 bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI
400 NM
200 NM
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 220 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
142 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 220 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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9.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.09 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
9.43 kg/bhp
12.09 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI
48 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
36 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
695 mi
Range
737 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
695 mi
737 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
111.8 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI
121.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
549 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
