The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18)
€ 50,300

€ 47,800

€ 50,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,800
ⓘ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 TSI BMT.
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI 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 TSI BMT
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3691 lb
5038 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb

Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.1 %

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

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
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
*CJX*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
201 hp
276 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
18.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.37 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
18.76 lb/hp
13.37 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
52 mpg
32 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
39 mpg
city
26 mpg
53 mpg
highway
37 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
912 mi
Range
562 mi
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
912 mi
562 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI 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).
138.2 kWh
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
92.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1270 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft












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