The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - 19)
€ 42,600
€ 49,500
€ 42,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
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 2.0 TDI SCR
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4883 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.45 %
General
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
S204
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.911
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
201 hp
237 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
148 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
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18.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.14 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
18.37 lb/hp
16.14 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
44 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
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 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
117.3 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
109.1 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
