The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)
€ 32,400

€ 37,500

€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,500
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches longer, 2 inches wider and an inch taller than the Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3344 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb

Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.19 %

General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
B7
Generation
W204
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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 651.911

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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
137 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.99 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
21.16 lb/hp
20.99 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
53 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
25 mpg
city
42 mpg
43 mpg
highway
64 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
621 mi
Range
833 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
621 mi
833 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
90.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
132.6 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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