The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
€ 48,400

€ 33,400

€ 48,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
57.4
71.3
79.5
59.7
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.4 in
Height
59.7 in
111.8
185.1
109.7
187.7
185.1 in
Length
187.7 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
5038 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
573 lb
15.2 %

General
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
S205
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
201 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
18.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
18.76 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
50 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
43 mpg
city
35 mpg
55 mpg
highway
49 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
872 mi
Range
746 mi
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
872 mi
746 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
104.1 kWh
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
96.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft












42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft