The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
€ 41,300
€ 35,700
€ 41,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700
ⓘ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 TSI.
Mercedes C 250
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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 TSI
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.14 %
General
Mercedes C 250
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
W205
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mercedes C 250
208 hp
207 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes C 250
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Performance
Mercedes C 250
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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15.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.44 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250
15.69 lb/hp
16.44 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 250
41 mpg
31 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
32 mpg
city
22 mpg
51 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
545 mi
Range
565 mi
Mercedes C 250
545 mi
565 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
108 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).
145.8 kWh
Mercedes C 250
108 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
