The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)

€ 42,300
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 44,300
 VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat GTE
€ 42,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300

ⓘ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 0.5 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat GTE
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.1
57.3
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
69.7 in
Width
72.1 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.9 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
109.9
187.7
180.6 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat GTE
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
236 lb
6.22 %
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat GTE
W204
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 GTE
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.911
Engine Code
*DGE*
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
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE

Performance

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat GTE
149 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat GTE

▶ REPLAY
17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
17.71 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
138 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
49 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat GTE
39 mpg
city
No data
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
764 mi
Range
1827 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
764 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
32.2 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
98.8 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data