The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)

€ 38,200
Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09) Mercedes C 220 CDI
€ 32,800
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Mercedes C 220 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 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 EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)
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 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3569 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4718 lb
Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.87 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)

General

Mercedes C 220 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 220 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
Engine Series
OM 646.811
Engine Code
*CDG*
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
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI
168 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI
295 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

Mercedes C 220 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
141 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 220 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI
35 mpg
35 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
26 mpg
city
27 mpg
44 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
8.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
612 mi
Range
283 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
612 mi
283 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI
137.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 220 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data