The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
€ 44,200
€ 31,600
€ 44,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 1.7 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion.
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
57.4
69.7
79.1
59.1
72.1
82
69.7 in
Width
72.1 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.4 in
Height
59.1 in
108.7
181.1
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 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4883 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.16 %
General
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
S204
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
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
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
201 hp
118 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
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 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Performance
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
147 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
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18.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.12 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
18.37 lb/hp
28.12 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
46 mpg
62 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
37 mpg
city
53 mpg
55 mpg
highway
69 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
719 mi
Range
965 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
719 mi
965 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
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).
78.2 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
104.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
