The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
€ 42,600
€ 33,600
€ 42,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI.
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
57.4
69.7
79.1
59.7
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
108.7
181.1
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 2.0 BlueTDI
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3633 lb
4883 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.62 %
General
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
S204
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
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
BMP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
201 hp
138 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
148 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
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18.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.33 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
18.37 lb/hp
26.33 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
44 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
35 mpg
city
36 mpg
52 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
692 mi
Range
821 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
692 mi
821 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
109.1 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
109.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1305 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
