The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
€ 46,700
€ 33,800
€ 46,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF.
Mercedes C 250 d
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
56.8
71.3
79.5
58.1
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.8 in
Height
58.1 in
111.8
184.5
109.7
188
184.5 in
Length
188 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250 d
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
13.55 %
General
Mercedes C 250 d
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
W205
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 d
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.921
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes C 250 d
201 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
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 1.5 TSI OPF
Performance
Mercedes C 250 d
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
149 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 d
18.21 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 d
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 250 d
51 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
44 mpg
city
35 mpg
56 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
675 mi
Range
774 mi
Mercedes C 250 d
675 mi
774 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
100.4 kWh
Mercedes C 250 d
94.6 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 d
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
