The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 38,900

€ 42,300

€ 38,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,300
ⓘ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 7.4 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
56.9
69.7
79.1
58.1
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
108.7
180.6
109.7
188
180.6 in
Length
188 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.4 %

General
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
W204
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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
*DFH*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
149 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.39 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
17.71 lb/hp
18.39 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
46 mpg
52 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
36 mpg
city
45 mpg
56 mpg
highway
59 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
719 mi
Range
912 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
719 mi
912 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
104.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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