The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
€ 43,700

€ 38,800

€ 43,700
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 GTE is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC.
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
58.4
72.1
82
56.8
71.3
79.5
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.4 in
Height
56.8 in
109.7
191.9
111.8
184.5
191.9 in
Length
184.5 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.41 %

General
VW Passat GTE
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

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*DGE*
Engine Code
OM 651.921

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
VW Passat GTE
215 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Passat GTE
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
Performance
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
138 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
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17.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.34 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
17.74 lb/hp
20.34 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
168 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Passat GTE
168 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
No data
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
2219 mi
Range
637 mi
VW Passat GTE
2219 mi
637 mi
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
26.6 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 GTE
26.6 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
43 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 220 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data