The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
€ 46,700

€ 34,100

€ 46,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,100
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mercedes C 250 d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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 2.0 TDI SCR
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.14 %

General
Mercedes C 250 d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
W205
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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
*DSR*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes C 250 d
201 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes C 250 d
369 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Mercedes C 250 d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
149 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.72 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 d
18.21 lb/hp
22.72 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Mercedes C 250 d
51 mpg
59 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
44 mpg
city
51 mpg
56 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
675 mi
Range
917 mi
Mercedes C 250 d
675 mi
917 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
82.2 kWh
Mercedes C 250 d
94.6 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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