The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
€ 41,200
€ 44,600
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,600
ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mercedes C 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
56.8
71.3
79.5
58.1
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.8 in
Height
58.1 in
111.8
184.5
109.7
188
184.5 in
Length
188 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.49 %
General
Mercedes C 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
W205
Generation
B8
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 250
208 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes C 250
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Mercedes C 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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15.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.28 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250
15.69 lb/hp
19.28 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes C 250
44 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
35 mpg
city
41 mpg
53 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
586 mi
Range
837 mi
Mercedes C 250
586 mi
837 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
100.7 kWh
Mercedes C 250
100.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
