The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 220 CDI (07 - 09) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

€ 36,000
Mercedes C 220 CDI (07 - 09) Mercedes C 220 CDI
€ 30,600
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600

ⓘ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 7.2 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and an inch lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Mercedes C 220 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 CDI (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
71.7
81.2
69.7 in
Width
71.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.9 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 CDI (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
106.8
187.8
180.6 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 220 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3523 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
Mercedes C 220 CDI (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.82 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

General

Mercedes C 220 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
W204
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 220 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
Engine Series
OM 646.811
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI
168 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI
295 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

Mercedes C 220 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
142 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
20.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.8 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
20.8 lb/hp
23.8 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 220 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
40 mpg  ( 45 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
15.3 lb✽  ( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mercedes C 220 CDI
45 MPGe
6 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
30 mpg
city
20.2 lb
50 mpg
highway
12.4 lb
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
695 mi
Range
303 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
695 mi
303 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
31.5 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI
121.3 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 220 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data