The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 39,800
€ 35,200
€ 39,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI BMT.
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
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
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 1.8 TSI BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.37 %
General
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.8 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.8 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
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
178 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
17.71 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
49 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
39 mpg
city
33 mpg
59 mpg
highway
46 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
764 mi
Range
695 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
764 mi
695 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
111.8 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
98.8 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
