The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 250 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)

€ 44,300
Mercedes C 250 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) Mercedes C 250 d
€ 33,600
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600

ⓘ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 3.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes C 250 d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
71.3
79.5
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
109.7
187.7
184.5 in
Length
187.7 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 250 d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Mercedes C 250 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
207 lb
5.89 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)

General

Mercedes C 250 d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
W205
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 250 d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 d
201 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 250 d
369 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes C 250 d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
153 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 d

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
17.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.36 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 d
17.49 lb/hp
22.36 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 250 d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes C 250 d
55 mpg
52 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
44 mpg
city
44 mpg
65 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
912 mi
Mercedes C 250 d
723 mi
912 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI 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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes C 250 d
88.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 250 d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1188 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data