The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 d 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 46,600
€ 43,200
€ 46,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 3.6 V6.
Mercedes C 250 d
VW Passat 3.6 V6
56.8
71.3
79.5
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.8 in
Height
57.9 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 3.6 V6
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
137 lb
3.61 %
General
Mercedes C 250 d
VW Passat 3.6 V6
W205
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 d
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.921
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Mercedes C 250 d
201 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes C 250 d
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
Mercedes C 250 d
VW Passat 3.6 V6
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 d
18.21 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 d
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes C 250 d
49 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
40 mpg
city
19 mpg
55 mpg
highway
32 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
647 mi
Range
454 mi
Mercedes C 250 d
647 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
Mercedes C 250 d
98.8 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 d
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
