The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14)
€ 46,500
€ 38,500
€ 46,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500
ⓘ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 6.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes C 250 CDI 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 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3686 lb
5016 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb
Weight Difference:
139 lb
3.63 %
General
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
S204
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 CDI 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 651.912
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
201 hp
175 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
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19.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
19.03 lb/hp
21.06 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
43 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
35 mpg
city
35 mpg
49 mpg
highway
47 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
667 mi
Range
741 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
667 mi
741 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
113.1 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 Station Wagon
113.1 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1340 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.6 cu ft
