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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