The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
€ 30,100
€ 44,200
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.4 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.8
71.3
79.5
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.9 in
Height
56.8 in
106.8
187.8
111.8
184.5
187.8 in
Length
184.5 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
247 lb
7.02 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
B7
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*CKM*
Engine Code
OM 651.921
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
158 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
137 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
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20.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.49 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
20.69 lb/hp
17.49 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
28 mpg
city
44 mpg
45 mpg
highway
65 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
669 mi
Range
954 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
669 mi
954 mi
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
