The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

€ 42,300
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 39,800
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 42,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800

ⓘ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 TDI SCR.
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.1
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
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 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
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 TDI SCR
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3411 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.21 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

General

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
W204
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
149 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
49 mpg
52 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
39 mpg
city
44 mpg
57 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
764 mi
Range
912 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
764 mi
912 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
98.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data