The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé (11 - 15) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (09 - 10)
€ 42,200

€ 32,900

€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.2 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
55.4
69.7
78.6
55.8
73
82.3
69.7 in
Width
73 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
55.4 in
Height
55.8 in
108.7
180.7
106.7
188.9
180.7 in
Length
188.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3596 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb

Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.45 %

General
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
C204
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
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
*CFF*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
201 hp
138 hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
369 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
18.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
18.15 lb/hp
26.06 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
46 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
37 mpg
city
30 mpg
55 mpg
highway
48 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
719 mi
Range
725 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
719 mi
725 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
123.4 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
104.9 kWh
123.4 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 CDI Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
990 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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