The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)

€ 37,500
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13) Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 32,400
 VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) VW Passat 1.8 TSI
€ 37,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and an inch lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI.
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)
69.7
79.1
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
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 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
106.8
187.8
180.6 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3344 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.19 %
VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)

General

Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
W204
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.911
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
168 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.8 TSI

Performance

Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
20.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
20.99 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
53 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
42 mpg
city
25 mpg
64 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
833 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
833 mi
621 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
132.6 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
90.4 kWh
132.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data