The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)
€ 41,100
€ 31,600
€ 41,100
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
69.7
79.1
58.1
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
108.7
180.6
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
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
503 lb
14.13 %
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
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 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 651.911
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 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
▶ REPLAY
17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.66 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
17.71 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
42 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
42 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
30 mpg
city
39 mpg
55 mpg
highway
55 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
655 mi
Range
748 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
655 mi
748 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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).
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
115.2 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 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
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
