The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)

€ 38,200
Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09) Mercedes C 220 CDI
€ 44,300
 VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat GTE
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300

ⓘ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 0.5 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
Mercedes C 220 CDI
VW Passat GTE
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
57.3
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
69.7 in
Width
72.1 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.9 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
109.9
187.7
180.6 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 220 CDI
VW Passat GTE
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
Mercedes C 220 CDI Automatic (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
258 lb
6.8 %
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 220 CDI
VW Passat GTE
W204
Generation
B8
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 220 CDI
VW Passat GTE
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
Engine Series
OM 646.811
Engine Code
*DGE*
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
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI
168 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE

Performance

Mercedes C 220 CDI
VW Passat GTE
141 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat GTE

▶ REPLAY
21.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
21.06 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 220 CDI
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
138 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI
35 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat GTE
26 mpg
city
No data
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
612 mi
Range
1827 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
612 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
32.2 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI
137.9 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 220 CDI
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data