The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17)
€ 50,300

€ 37,300

€ 50,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
57.4
71.3
79.5
59.7
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.4 in
Height
59.7 in
111.8
185.1
109.7
187.7
185.1 in
Length
187.7 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
5038 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.03 %

General
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
S205
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 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
*DFH*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
201 hp
187 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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18.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.74 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
18.76 lb/hp
18.74 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
52 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
39 mpg
city
46 mpg
53 mpg
highway
62 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
912 mi
Range
954 mi
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
912 mi
954 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 Station Wagon
92.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft












42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft