The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 40,400
€ 28,300
€ 40,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3322 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
348 lb
9.48 %
General
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
S204
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 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 3800 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
168 hp
120 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
136 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
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21.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.68 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
21.85 lb/hp
27.68 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
41 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
52 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
632 mi
Range
713 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
632 mi
713 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
115.6 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
119.3 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1329 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
