The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)

€ 43,500
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11) Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 46,400
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,400

ⓘ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 2.0 TSI BMT.
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)
69.7
79.1
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)
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 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)
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 2.0 TSI BMT
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.57 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)

General

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
W204
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 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 651.912
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
276 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.9 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
18.37 lb/hp
12.9 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
37 mpg
33 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
26 mpg
47 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
573 mi
Range
578 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
573 mi
578 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
134.5 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
131.6 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data