The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 250 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)

€ 44,300
Mercedes C 250 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) Mercedes C 250 d
€ 35,700
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TSI
€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700

ⓘ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 2.0 TSI.
Mercedes C 250 d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
71.3
79.5
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 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 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 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 2.0 TSI
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
Mercedes C 250 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.19 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)

General

Mercedes C 250 d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 250 d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mercedes C 250 d
201 hp
207 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes C 250 d
369 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI

Performance

Mercedes C 250 d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 d

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
17.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.44 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 d
17.49 lb/hp
16.44 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 250 d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 250 d
55 mpg
31 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
44 mpg
city
22 mpg
65 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
565 mi
Mercedes C 250 d
723 mi
565 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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).
145.8 kWh
Mercedes C 250 d
88.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 250 d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data