The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14)

€ 45,900
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
€ 26,800
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14) VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 45,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

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 2.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
71.3
79.5
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14)
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.4 in
Height
59.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
111.8
185.1
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14)
106.8
187.8
185.1 in
Length
187.8 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3272 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
388 lb
10.6 %
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14)

General

Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
S205
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
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
*CAX*
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
201 hp
120 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
150 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT

 REPLAY
18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
18.21 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
52 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
city
29 mpg
60 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
713 mi
Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
690 mi
713 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 Station Wagon
92.5 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 250 d Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1314 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft