The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

€ 41,100
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 32,800
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 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 18.3 cm shorter, 5 cm narrower and 2.6 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1444
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
1770
2008
1470
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
1820
2062
1770 mm
Width
1820 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1444 mm
Height
1470 mm
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
2760
4586
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
2712
4769
4586 mm
Length
4769 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1619 kg
2120 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2140 kg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
4 kg
0.25 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

General

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
W204
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.911
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2143 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
201 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 bhp
148 bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
500 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
500 NM
220 NM
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
149 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

97 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
8.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.94 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
8.03 kg/bhp
10.94 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
50 mpg  ( 56 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
6.9 kg✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
56 MPGe
7 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
36 mpg
city
9.3 kg
66 mpg
motorway
5.6 kg
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
21 kg
655 mi
Range
303 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
655 mi
303 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
31.5 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
115.2 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
521 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data