The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)
€ 42,900
€ 37,800
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 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 TDI BMT.
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3719 lb
4883 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.7 %
General
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
S204
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
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
BMR
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
201 hp
168 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
147 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
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18.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.14 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
18.37 lb/hp
22.14 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
41 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
29 mpg
city
35 mpg
52 mpg
highway
47 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
632 mi
Range
741 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
632 mi
741 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
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
119.3 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1307 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.6 cu ft
