The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11)
€ 35,200
€ 38,900
€ 35,200
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 1.8 TSI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.1 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
58.1
72.1
82
56.9
69.7
79.1
72.1 in
Width
69.7 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
58.1 in
Height
56.9 in
109.7
187.7
108.7
180.6
187.7 in
Length
180.6 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.37 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
B8
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*CJS*
Engine Code
OM 651.911
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
178 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
144 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
18.33 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
40 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
33 mpg
city
36 mpg
46 mpg
highway
56 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
695 mi
Range
719 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
695 mi
719 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
