The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)
€ 33,900
€ 46,500
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 3.6 inches taller than the Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon.
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
61
71.7
81.2
57.4
69.7
79.1
71.7 in
Width
69.7 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
61 in
Height
57.4 in
106.7
187.8
108.7
181.1
187.8 in
Length
181.1 in
106.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5016 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.37 %
General
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
B7
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*CDA*
Engine Code
OM 651.912
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
158 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
Performance
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
131 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
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22.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
22.18 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
31 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
22 mpg
city
35 mpg
39 mpg
highway
49 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
565 mi
Range
667 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
565 mi
667 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
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).
113.1 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
145.8 kWh
113.1 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 250 CDI Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
