The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)

€ 42,900
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 11) Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
€ 39,600
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,600

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 6.8 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF.
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 11)
69.7
79.1
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 11)
108.7
181.1
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
187.9
181.1 in
Length
187.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4883 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon Automatic (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.26 %
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)

General

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
S204
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.911
Engine Code
*DKZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
201 hp
187 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF

Performance

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
147 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF

 REPLAY
18.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.51 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
18.37 lb/hp
18.51 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
41 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
29 mpg
city
28 mpg
52 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
632 mi
Range
641 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
632 mi
641 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
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).
121.2 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
119.3 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft