The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 44,200

€ 33,900

€ 44,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb

Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.19 %

General
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
W205
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.921
Engine Code
*DSR*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
201 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
153 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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17.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
17.49 lb/hp
23 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
55 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
44 mpg
city
46 mpg
65 mpg
highway
60 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
954 mi
Range
954 mi
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
954 mi
954 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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).
88.5 kWh
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
88.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1248 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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