The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 250 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 32,800
€ 46,700
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,700
ⓘ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 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 d.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 250 d
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 BMT
Mercedes C 250 d
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb
Weight Difference:
335 lb
9.15 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 250 d
B7
Generation
W205
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 250 d
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 BMT
158 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 d
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 d
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 250 d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 d
▶ REPLAY
21.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
21.04 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 250 d
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
39 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes C 250 d
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
45 mpg
highway
56 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
713 mi
Range
675 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
713 mi
675 mi
Mercedes C 250 d
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).
94.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
115.6 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes C 250 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 250 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
