The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

€ 42,600
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon (09 - 11) Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
€ 31,700
 VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 42,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘ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 6.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon (09 - 11)
69.7
79.1
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
71.7
81.2
69.7 in
Width
71.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.4 in
Height
59.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon (09 - 11)
108.7
181.1
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
106.8
187.8
181.1 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3585 lb
4883 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4740 lb
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
108 lb
2.92 %
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

General

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
S204
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 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
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
201 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
18.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.22 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
18.37 lb/hp
24.22 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
44 mpg  ( 50 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
15.3 lb✽  ( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
50 MPGe
6 MPGe
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
35 mpg
city
20.6 lb
52 mpg
highway
12.4 lb
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
692 mi
Range
303 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
692 mi
303 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
31.5 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
109.1 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft