The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 250 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)

€ 32,600
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 44,300
 Mercedes C 250 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) Mercedes C 250 d
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI 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 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes C 250 d
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
71.7
81.2
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
111.8
184.5
187.8 in
Length
184.5 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes C 250 d
3530 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.37 %
Mercedes C 250 d 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)

General

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes C 250 d
B7
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes C 250 d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
BMP
Engine Code
OM 651.921
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
138 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 d

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes C 250 d
131 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 d

▶ REPLAY
25.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.49 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
25.58 lb/hp
17.49 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes C 250 d
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
45 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes C 250 d
36 mpg
city
44 mpg
53 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
836 mi
Range
723 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
836 mi
723 mi
Mercedes C 250 d
Environmental Impact
107 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
107 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes C 250 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes C 250 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1232 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data