The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
€ 32,400
€ 38,800
€ 32,400
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 1.8 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.8
71.3
79.5
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.9 in
Height
56.8 in
106.8
187.8
111.8
184.5
187.8 in
Length
184.5 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
3344 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.14 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
B7
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 1.8 TSI
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
*CDA*
Engine Code
OM 651.921
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
158 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
137 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
21.16 lb/hp
20.34 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
25 mpg
city
49 mpg
43 mpg
highway
69 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
621 mi
Range
637 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
621 mi
637 mi
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
132.6 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 1.8 TSI
132.6 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
