The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI (07 - 09)
€ 30,100
€ 36,000
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.4 TSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches longer, 2 inches wider and an inch taller than the Mercedes C 220 CDI.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 220 CDI
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.9
69.7
79.1
71.7 in
Width
69.7 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.9 in
Height
56.9 in
106.8
187.8
108.7
180.6
187.8 in
Length
180.6 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 220 CDI
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
225 lb
6.44 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 220 CDI
B7
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
*CKM*
Engine Code
OM 646.811
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
158 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 220 CDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 220 CDI
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20.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.8 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
20.69 lb/hp
20.8 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI
28 mpg
city
30 mpg
45 mpg
highway
50 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
669 mi
Range
695 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
669 mi
695 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
121.3 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 220 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
