The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)
€ 41,200
€ 32,800
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 250 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Mercedes C 250
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
56.8
71.3
79.5
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.8 in
Height
57.9 in
111.8
184.5
106.8
187.8
184.5 in
Length
187.8 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3569 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
306 lb
8.57 %
General
Mercedes C 250
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
W205
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 250
208 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 250
258 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
Mercedes C 250
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
15.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250
15.69 lb/hp
24.11 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes C 250
44 mpg
35 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
35 mpg
city
27 mpg
53 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
8.2 gal
586 mi
Range
283 mi
Mercedes C 250
586 mi
283 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes C 250
100.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
