The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
€ 44,200
€ 32,300
€ 44,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘ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 3.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
187.7
184.5 in
Length
187.7 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.92 %
General
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
W205
Generation
B8
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.921
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
201 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
153 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
17.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.93 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
17.49 lb/hp
20.93 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
55 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
44 mpg
city
36 mpg
65 mpg
highway
51 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
954 mi
Range
774 mi
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
954 mi
774 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
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).
100.4 kWh
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
88.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
