The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)

€ 44,600
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 31,600
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
€ 44,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.1
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)
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 PLUS (11 - 13)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)
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 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
635 lb
17.2 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
W204
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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
*CZE*
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Performance

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

▶ REPLAY
18.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.66 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
18.37 lb/hp
20.66 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
44 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
35 mpg
city
39 mpg
51 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
679 mi
Range
748 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
679 mi
748 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Environmental Impact
111 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).
92.9 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
111 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data