The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 250 d 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)

€ 44,300
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat GTE
€ 46,600
 Mercedes C 250 d 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) Mercedes C 250 d
€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Passat GTE is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Mercedes C 250 d.
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 250 d
57.3
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 d 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
71.3
79.5
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.3 in
Height
56.8 in
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
109.9
187.7
Blueprint Mercedes C 250 d 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
111.8
184.5
187.7 in
Length
184.5 in
109.9 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 250 d
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4905 lb
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
137 lb
3.61 %
Mercedes C 250 d 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)

General

VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 250 d
B8
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 250 d
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 651.921
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 3800 rpm
VW Passat GTE
215 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 d
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 d

Performance

VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 250 d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat GTE

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 d

▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
17.66 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 250 d
Fuel Economy
138 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Passat GTE
138 mpg
49 mpg
Mercedes C 250 d
No data
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1827 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Passat GTE
1827 mi
647 mi
Mercedes C 250 d
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 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 250 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data