The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 41,100
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 32,800
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 7.2 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and an inch lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
69.7
79.1
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI 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 Automatic (09 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI 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 1.4 TSI BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
236 lb
6.63 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.911
Engine Code
*CKM*
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
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
42 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
30 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
655 mi
Range
713 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
655 mi
713 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
115.6 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
115.2 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data