The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
€ 38,900

€ 47,700

€ 38,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,700
ⓘ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 2.0 TSI OPF.
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
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 2.0 TSI OPF
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.8 %

General
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
W204
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
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
*DNU*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
268 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
229 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
229 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Performance
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
16.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.57 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
16.51 lb/hp
13.57 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
33 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
23 mpg
city
28 mpg
43 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
509 mi
Range
595 mi
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
509 mi
595 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
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).
130.7 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
136.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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