The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
€ 42,600
€ 34,000
€ 42,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.5 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
57.4
69.7
79.1
59.7
72.1
82
69.7 in
Width
72.1 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.4 in
Height
59.7 in
108.7
181.1
109.7
187.7
181.1 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3389 lb
4883 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
304 lb
8.23 %
General
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
S204
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 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 Station Wagon
201 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Performance
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
148 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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18.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.9 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
18.37 lb/hp
22.9 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
44 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
35 mpg
city
35 mpg
52 mpg
highway
46 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
692 mi
Range
720 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
692 mi
720 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
108 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
109.1 kWh
108 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
