The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate Automatic (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

€ 42,900
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate Automatic (09 - 11) Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
€ 33,800
 VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 17 cm shorter, 5 cm narrower and 5.7 cm lower than the VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1459
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate Automatic (09 - 11)
1770
2008
1516
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
1820
2062
1770 mm
Width
1820 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1459 mm
Height
1516 mm
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate Automatic (09 - 11)
2760
4601
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
2712
4771
4601 mm
Length
4771 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1675 kg
Kerb Weight
1647 kg
2215 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2170 kg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate Automatic (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
28 kg
1.67 %
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

General

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
S204
Generation
B7
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
VW Passat Variant 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
2143 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
201 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
201 bhp
148 bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
500 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
500 NM
220 NM
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
147 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

100 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate

62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
8.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.13 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
8.33 kg/bhp
11.13 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
49 mpg  ( 55 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
6.9 kg✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
55 MPGe
7 MPGe
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
35 mpg
city
9.3 kg
63 mpg
motorway
5.6 kg
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
21 kg
632 mi
Range
303 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
632 mi
303 mi
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
119.3 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 Estate
119.3 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Estate
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
540 kg
Maximum Payload
523 kg
485 L
Boot Capacity
603 L
1500 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1731 L