The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14)

€ 38,200
Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09) Mercedes C 220 CDI
€ 25,400
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14) VW Passat 1.4 TSI
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘ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 8.3 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and an inch lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes C 220 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14)
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 Automatic (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14)
106.8
188.8
180.6 in
Length
188.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 220 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.29 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14)

General

Mercedes C 220 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
W204
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 220 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
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
*CAX*
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI
168 hp
120 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI

Performance

Mercedes C 220 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
141 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
21.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.46 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
21.06 lb/hp
26.46 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 220 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI
35 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
26 mpg
city
29 mpg
44 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
612 mi
Range
690 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
612 mi
690 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
137.9 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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI
137.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 220 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data