The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
€ 34,700

€ 38,800

€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC.
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
58.1
72.1
82
56.8
71.3
79.5
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.1 in
Height
56.8 in
109.7
187.7
111.8
184.5
187.7 in
Length
184.5 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.4 %

General
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
B8
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*DPC*
Engine Code
OM 651.921

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
Performance
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
134 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
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21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.34 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
21.16 lb/hp
20.34 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
44 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
35 mpg
city
49 mpg
51 mpg
highway
69 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
759 mi
Range
637 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
759 mi
637 mi
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
102.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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