The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
€ 38,200

€ 51,500

€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,500
ⓘ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 7.4 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mercedes C 220 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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
188
180.6 in
Length
188 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 220 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.24 %

General
Mercedes C 220 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
W204
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 220 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
Engine Series
OM 646.811
Engine Code
*CUA*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI
168 hp
237 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Mercedes C 220 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
141 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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21.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.09 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
21.06 lb/hp
16.09 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI
35 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
26 mpg
city
35 mpg
44 mpg
highway
46 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
612 mi
Range
720 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
612 mi
720 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
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).
117.3 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI
137.9 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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