The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 220 CDI (07 - 09) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)

€ 36,000
Mercedes C 220 CDI (07 - 09) Mercedes C 220 CDI
€ 32,300
 VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

ⓘ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 7.1 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Mercedes C 220 CDI
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 CDI (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
72.1
82
69.7 in
Width
72.1 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.9 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 CDI (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
109.7
187.7
180.6 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 220 CDI
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Mercedes C 220 CDI (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
11.36 %
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)

General

Mercedes C 220 CDI
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
W204
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 CDI
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
Engine Series
OM 646.811
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI
168 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Mercedes C 220 CDI
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
142 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
20.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.93 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
20.8 lb/hp
20.93 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 220 CDI
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI
40 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
30 mpg
city
36 mpg
50 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
695 mi
Range
774 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
695 mi
774 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
100.4 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI
121.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 220 CDI
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data