The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13)

€ 44,200
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
€ 30,100
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI
€ 44,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 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.
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
71.3
79.5
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13)
106.8
187.8
184.5 in
Length
187.8 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
247 lb
7.02 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13)

General

Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
W205
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.921
Engine Code
*CKM*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
201 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI

Performance

Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
17.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.69 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
17.49 lb/hp
20.69 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
55 mpg
36 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
44 mpg
city
28 mpg
65 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
954 mi
Range
669 mi
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
954 mi
669 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
123.1 kWh
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
88.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data