The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 CDI Estate 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 14) vs. VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 44,200

€ 44,400

€ 44,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 220 CDI Estate is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 17 cm shorter, 5 cm narrower and 5.7 cm lower than the VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6.
Mercedes C 220 CDI Estate
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
1459
1770
2008
1516
1820
2062
1770 mm
Width
1820 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1459 mm
Height
1516 mm
2760
4601
2712
4771
4601 mm
Length
4771 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 220 CDI Estate
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
1735 kg
Kerb Weight
1773 kg
2275 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2320 kg

Weight Difference:
38 kg
2.14 %

General
Mercedes C 220 CDI Estate
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
S204
Generation
B7
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 220 CDI Estate
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.912
Engine Code
*BWS*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2143 CC
Engine Capacity
3597 CC
168 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 6600 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI Estate
168 bhp
296 bhp
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
400 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI Estate
400 NM
350 NM
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
Performance
Mercedes C 220 CDI Estate
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
136 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI Estate
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
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10.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.99 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 220 CDI Estate
10.33 kg/bhp
5.99 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 CDI Estate
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI Estate
51 mpg
30 mpg
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
42 mpg
city
23 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
38 mpg
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 L
667 mi
Range
454 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI Estate
667 mi
454 mi
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
176.2 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI Estate
113.1 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
215 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 CDI Estate
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
540 kg
Maximum Payload
547 kg
485 L
Boot Capacity
588 L











1500 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1716 L