The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14)

€ 41,100
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 25,400
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14) VW Passat 1.4 TSI
€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘ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 8.3 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and an inch lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
69.7
79.1
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI (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 Automatic (09 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14)
106.8
188.8
180.6 in
Length
188.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.84 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14)

General

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
W204
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.911
Engine Code
*CAX*
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
120 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI

Performance

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.46 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
17.71 lb/hp
26.46 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
42 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
30 mpg
city
29 mpg
55 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
655 mi
Range
690 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
655 mi
690 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
115.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data