The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 38,900

€ 33,900

€ 38,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.1 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
56.9
69.7
79.1
58.1
72.1
82
69.7 in
Width
72.1 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.9 in
Height
58.1 in
108.7
180.6
109.7
187.7
180.6 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3115 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.12 %

General
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
W204
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
Engine Series
M 271.860
Engine Code
*CZE*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
201 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
229 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
229 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Performance
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
▶ REPLAY
16.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.05 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
16.51 lb/hp
21.05 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
33 mpg
46 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
23 mpg
city
37 mpg
43 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
509 mi
Range
719 mi
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
509 mi
719 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
96.6 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
136.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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