The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 250 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 44,300
Mercedes C 250 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) Mercedes C 250 d
€ 32,800
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes C 250 d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
71.3
79.5
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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 1.4 TSI BMT
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Mercedes C 250 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.46 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Mercedes C 250 d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
W205
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 250 d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.921
Engine Code
*CKM*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 d
201 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 d
369 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Mercedes C 250 d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
153 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 d

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
17.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 d
17.49 lb/hp
21.04 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 250 d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes C 250 d
55 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
city
31 mpg
65 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
713 mi
Mercedes C 250 d
723 mi
713 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
115.6 kWh
Mercedes C 250 d
88.5 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 250 d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data