The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 40,000

€ 35,200

€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘ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 7.1 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT.
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
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
187.7
180.6 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.09 %

General
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
W204
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
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
*CJS*

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
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
168 hp
178 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
144 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
21.13 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
53 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
42 mpg
city
33 mpg
64 mpg
highway
46 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
833 mi
Range
695 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
833 mi
695 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
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).
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).
111.8 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
90.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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