The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)

€ 38,900
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11) Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 32,600
 VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 38,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘ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 7.2 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and an inch lower than the VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI.
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11)
69.7
79.1
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
71.7
81.2
69.7 in
Width
71.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.9 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
106.8
187.8
180.6 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3530 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.87 %
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)

General

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
W204
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.911
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.58 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
17.71 lb/hp
25.58 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
46 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
36 mpg
city
36 mpg
56 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
719 mi
Range
836 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
719 mi
836 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
107 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
104.9 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1232 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data