The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 32,800
€ 44,600
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches longer, 2 inches wider and an inch taller than the Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 250 CDI 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 BMT
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
368 lb
9.97 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
B7
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 651.912
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 4200 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
158 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
137 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
21.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.37 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
21.04 lb/hp
18.37 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
39 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
45 mpg
highway
51 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
713 mi
Range
679 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
713 mi
679 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
111 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
115.6 kWh
111 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
