The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon (11 - 14) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)

€ 41,700
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon (11 - 14) Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
€ 34,900
 VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
€ 41,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.5 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon (11 - 14)
69.7
79.1
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)
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 Station Wagon (11 - 14)
108.7
181.1
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)
109.7
187.7
181.1 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3203 lb
4883 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
489 lb
13.24 %
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
S204
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
201 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Performance

Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
148 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

▶ REPLAY
18.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.64 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
18.37 lb/hp
21.64 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
48 mpg
46 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
37 mpg
city
37 mpg
57 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
748 mi
Range
719 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
748 mi
719 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
96.6 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
100.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1294 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft