The 220 BlueTec version of the upcoming Mercedes-Benz C-Class W205 doesn't have a direct equivalent in the current C-Class lineup, but the C 220 CDI W204 uses the exact same engine so they also deserve a comparison in terms of specifications.
Our third and final fanboy specification battle between the new C-Class and the outgoing model will feature the only diesel engine available at the 2015 C-Class W205 launch, but rest-assured knowing that there are plenty more oil-burners in the pipeline.
Our third and final fanboy specification battle between the new C-Class and the outgoing model will feature the only diesel engine available at the 2015 C-Class W205 launch, but rest-assured knowing that there are plenty more oil-burners in the pipeline.
- The C 220 BlueTec W205 needs 8.1 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) equipped with the six-speed manual, while the C 220 CDI W204 reaches the same speed in 8.4 seconds. When fitted with the 7G-Tronic Plus, the C 220 BlueTec W205 reaches 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.8 seconds, while the C 220 CDI W204 does it in 8.1 seconds.
- Equipped with the six-speed manual, the minimum combined fuel consumption for the C 220 BlueTec W205 is 4 liters per 100 km (58.8 mpg), while the current C 220 CDI W204 needs a minimum 4.4 liters (53.4 mpg). If fitted with the 7G-Tronic Plus, the C 220 BlueTec W205 needs a minimum of 4.3 liters (54.7 mpg) combined, while the C 220 CDI W204 uses at least 4.8 liters (49 mpg).
- The C 220 BlueTec W205 weighs 1550 kg (3417 pounds), while the chunkier though smaller C 220 CDI W204 weighs 1600 kg (3527 pounds).
- The C 220 BlueTec W205 has 480 liters (17 cu ft) of luggage space, while the C 220 CDI W204 has “just” 475 liters (16.8 cu ft).
- Turning circle is 11.22 meters (36.8 feet) for the C 220 BlueTec W205, while the C 220 CDI W204 needs only 10.84 meters (35.6 feet).
- The C 220 BlueTec W205 has a puny 41 liter fuel tank with 7 liters reserve, compared with the C 220 CDI W204, which has a 59 liter tank with 8 liters reserve.