The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 43,200
€ 40,000
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 3.6 V6 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches longer, 2 inches wider and an inch taller than the Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 250 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 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
478 lb
12.59 %
General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
B7
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
*BWS*
Engine Code
M 271.860
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.51 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
16.51 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
19 mpg
city
27 mpg
32 mpg
highway
46 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
454 mi
Range
573 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
573 mi
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
