The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 CDI (07 - 09) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
€ 36,000

€ 33,600

€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘ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 7.1 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes C 220 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
56.9
69.7
79.1
58.1
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
108.7
180.6
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.29 %

General
Mercedes C 220 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
W204
Generation
B8
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 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
*DSR*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI
168 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 220 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
142 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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20.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.36 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
20.8 lb/hp
22.36 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
52 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI
40 mpg
52 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
44 mpg
50 mpg
highway
57 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
695 mi
Range
912 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
695 mi
912 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).
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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI
121.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 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
1188 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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