The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé (11 - 15) vs. VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI DSG (08 - 11)
€ 38,500

€ 32,700

€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.2 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI.
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
55.4
69.7
78.6
55.8
73
82.3
69.7 in
Width
73 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
55.4 in
Height
55.8 in
108.7
180.7
106.7
188.9
180.7 in
Length
188.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3336 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
225 lb
6.32 %

General
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
C204
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
VW Passat CC 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 3000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
168 hp
158 hp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Performance
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
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21.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.11 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
21.19 lb/hp
21.11 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
53 mpg
32 mpg
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
42 mpg
city
25 mpg
64 mpg
highway
40 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
833 mi
Range
596 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
833 mi
596 mi
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
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).
138.2 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
90.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 CDI Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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