The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon Automatic (07 - 09) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)
€ 40,000

€ 37,800

€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 220 CDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI 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 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3719 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb

Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.2 %

General
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
S204
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
Engine Series
OM 646.811
Engine Code
BMR

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
168 hp
168 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
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21.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.14 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
21.65 lb/hp
22.14 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
35 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
35 mpg
44 mpg
highway
47 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
603 mi
Range
741 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
603 mi
741 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
117.3 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
139.9 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 220 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1307 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft











42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.6 cu ft