The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)

€ 38,900
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11) Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 43,700
 VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat GTE
€ 38,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,700

ⓘ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 11.3 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat GTE
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11)
69.7
79.1
58.4
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
72.1
82
69.7 in
Width
72.1 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.9 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
191.9
180.6 in
Length
191.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat GTE
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.66 %
VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)

General

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat GTE
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat GTE
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.911
Engine Code
*DGE*
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
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE

Performance

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat GTE
149 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat GTE

▶ REPLAY
17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
17.71 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
168 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
46 mpg
168 mpg
VW Passat GTE
36 mpg
city
No data
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
719 mi
Range
2219 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
719 mi
2219 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
26.6 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
104.9 kWh
26.6 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data