The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

€ 38,600
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 27,300
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
69.7
79.1
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
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 Automatic (09 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
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 1.4 TSI BMT
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3247 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
302 lb
8.51 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

General

Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
W204
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 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
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
168 hp
120 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
144 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
21.13 lb/hp
27.06 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
42 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
30 mpg
city
32 mpg
55 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
655 mi
Range
725 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
655 mi
725 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
113.6 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
115.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data