The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 45,700
€ 33,800
€ 45,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘ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 2.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
57.4
71.3
79.5
59.7
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.4 in
Height
59.7 in
111.8
185.1
106.8
187.8
185.1 in
Length
187.8 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3393 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
267 lb
7.3 %
General
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
S205
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
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
*CTH*
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 Station Wagon
201 hp
158 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
150 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.47 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
18.21 lb/hp
21.47 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
52 mpg
38 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
city
30 mpg
60 mpg
highway
44 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
912 mi
Range
702 mi
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
912 mi
702 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 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).
117.5 kWh
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
92.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
