The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18)

€ 38,900
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11) Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 26,800
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 38,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.1 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11)
69.7
79.1
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18)
72.1
82
69.7 in
Width
72.1 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.9 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18)
109.7
187.7
180.6 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
547 lb
15.36 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
W204
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 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 651.911
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
123 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

 REPLAY
17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.5 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
17.71 lb/hp
24.5 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
46 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
35 mpg
56 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
719 mi
Range
692 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
719 mi
692 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
100.4 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
104.9 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1197 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data