The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 45,300
€ 44,400
€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400
ⓘ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 3.6 V6.
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3909 lb
5016 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.15 %
General
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
S204
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.912
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
201 hp
296 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Performance
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
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19.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.21 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
19.03 lb/hp
13.21 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
36 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
26 mpg
city
19 mpg
45 mpg
highway
32 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
556 mi
Range
454 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
556 mi
454 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
176.2 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
135.8 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.6 cu ft
