The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 d 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)
€ 46,600
€ 27,500
€ 46,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 250 d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Mercedes C 250 d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
56.8
71.3
79.5
57.6
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.8 in
Height
57.6 in
111.8
184.5
106.8
187.8
184.5 in
Length
187.8 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250 d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.35 %
General
Mercedes C 250 d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
W205
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.921
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes C 250 d
201 hp
104 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 d
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Mercedes C 250 d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
149 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 d
18.21 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mercedes C 250 d
49 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
40 mpg
city
45 mpg
55 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
647 mi
Range
1061 mi
Mercedes C 250 d
647 mi
1061 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
84.3 kWh
Mercedes C 250 d
98.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 d
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
