The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon (09 - 10) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)
€ 38,100
€ 31,100
€ 38,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI.
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
57.4
69.7
79.1
59.7
71.7
81.2
69.7 in
Width
71.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.4 in
Height
59.7 in
108.7
181.1
106.8
187.8
181.1 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.12 %
General
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
S204
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 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 3800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
168 hp
158 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Performance
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
136 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.35 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
21.85 lb/hp
21.35 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
48 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
37 mpg
city
25 mpg
57 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
748 mi
Range
630 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
748 mi
630 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
130.7 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
100.7 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
