The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)

€ 43,500
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11) Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 43,200
 VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) VW Passat 3.6 V6
€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200

ⓘ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 7.2 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and an inch lower than the VW Passat 3.6 V6.
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 3.6 V6
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)
69.7
79.1
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 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 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 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 3.6 V6
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4938 lb
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
104 lb
2.74 %
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)

General

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 3.6 V6
W204
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 3.6 V6
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.912
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6

Performance

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6

▶ REPLAY
18.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
18.37 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
37 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
27 mpg
city
19 mpg
47 mpg
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
573 mi
Range
454 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
573 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
131.6 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data