The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 220 CDI (07 - 09) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)

€ 36,000
Mercedes C 220 CDI (07 - 09) Mercedes C 220 CDI
€ 32,600
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes C 220 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 CDI (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
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 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
Mercedes C 220 CDI (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.57 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)

General

Mercedes C 220 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
W204
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 manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 220 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
Engine Series
OM 646.811
Engine Code
BMR
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI
168 hp
168 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes C 220 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
142 mph
Maximum Speed
141 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 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.47 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
20.8 lb/hp
20.47 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 220 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI
40 mpg
51 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
44 mpg
50 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
695 mi
Range
946 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
695 mi
946 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI 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).
94.6 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI
121.3 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 220 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data