The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 42,300
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 35,500
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 42,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.1
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 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 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 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 2.0 TDI BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3437 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.45 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
W204
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.911
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
175 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
139 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 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.64 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
17.71 lb/hp
19.64 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
49 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
38 mpg
57 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
764 mi
Range
836 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
764 mi
836 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI 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).
107 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
98.8 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1237 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data