The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 CDI (07 - 09) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 36,000
€ 43,200
€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 3.6 V6.
Mercedes C 220 CDI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
1585 kg
Kerb Weight
1722 kg
2070 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2240 kg
Weight Difference:
137 kg
7.96 %
General
Mercedes C 220 CDI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
W204
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 220 CDI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
Engine Series
OM 646.811
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2148 CC
Engine Capacity
3597 CC
168 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 6600 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI
168 bhp
296 bhp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI
400 NM
350 NM
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
Mercedes C 220 CDI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 220 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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9.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.82 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
9.43 kg/bhp
5.82 kg/bhp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 CDI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI
48 mpg
30 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
36 mpg
city
23 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
38 mpg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 L
695 mi
Range
454 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
695 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI
121.3 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
215 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 CDI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
518 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
