The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14)
€ 41,200
€ 37,500
€ 41,200
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 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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes C 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.31 %
General
Mercedes C 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
W205
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 250
208 hp
175 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 250
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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15.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.79 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250
15.69 lb/hp
20.79 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes C 250
44 mpg
42 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
35 mpg
city
35 mpg
53 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
586 mi
Range
754 mi
Mercedes C 250
586 mi
754 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes C 250
100.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
