The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)

€ 43,200
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) VW Passat 3.6 V6
€ 38,900
 Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 43,200
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 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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
71.7
81.2
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
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
Blueprint VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
478 lb
12.59 %
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)

General

VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 250 CGI 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
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 250 CGI 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 CGI 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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 3.6 V6

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CGI 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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
33 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
19 mpg
city
23 mpg
32 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
454 mi
Range
509 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
509 mi
Mercedes C 250 CGI 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).
136.5 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
136.5 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data