The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 30,100

€ 38,900

€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,900
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches longer, 2 inches wider and an inch taller than the Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.9
69.7
79.1
71.7 in
Width
69.7 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.9 in
Height
56.9 in
106.8
187.8
108.7
180.6
187.8 in
Length
180.6 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.48 %

General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
B7
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
*CKM*
Engine Code
M 271.860

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
158 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
137 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
20.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.51 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
20.69 lb/hp
16.51 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
33 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
28 mpg
city
23 mpg
45 mpg
highway
43 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
669 mi
Range
509 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
669 mi
509 mi
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
136.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
136.5 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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