The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)

€ 44,300
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat GTE
€ 39,800
 Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13) Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Passat GTE is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.1 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
57.3
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)
69.7
79.1
72.1 in
Width
69.7 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.3 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
109.9
187.7
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)
108.7
180.6
187.7 in
Length
180.6 in
109.9 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
236 lb
6.22 %
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 13)

General

VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
B8
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 GTE
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*DGE*
Engine Code
OM 651.911
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Passat GTE
215 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Passat GTE
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
140 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat GTE

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
17.66 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
138 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Passat GTE
138 mpg
49 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
No data
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1827 mi
Range
764 mi
VW Passat GTE
1827 mi
764 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
32.2 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).
98.8 kWh
VW Passat GTE
32.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data