The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11)
€ 35,700

€ 38,900

€ 35,700
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 2.0 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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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 2.0 TSI
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3404 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb

Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.41 %

General
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
B7
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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
*CCZ*
Engine Code
OM 651.911

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
207 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
147 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
16.44 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
22 mpg
city
36 mpg
40 mpg
highway
56 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
565 mi
Range
719 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
565 mi
719 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
145.8 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 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 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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