The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)

€ 41,100
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 32,000
 VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18) VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
69.7
79.1
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)
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 1.6 TDI BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
344 lb
9.66 %
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
W204
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.911
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
118 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.26 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
17.71 lb/hp
27.26 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
42 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
51 mpg
55 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
655 mi
Range
894 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
655 mi
894 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI 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).
84.3 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
115.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data