The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14)
€ 48,500
€ 37,500
€ 48,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 350 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 18.3 cm shorter, 5 cm narrower and 2.2 cm lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes C 350
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
1448
1770
2008
1470
1820
2062
1770 mm
Width
1820 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1448 mm
Height
1470 mm
2760
4586
2712
4769
4586 mm
Length
4769 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 350
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
1670 kg
Kerb Weight
1650 kg
2155 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2210 kg
Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.2 %
General
Mercedes C 350
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
W204
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.971
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3498 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
268 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
175 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 350
268 bhp
175 bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 350
350 NM
380 NM
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 350
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
6.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.43 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 350
6.23 kg/bhp
9.43 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes C 350
28 mpg
50 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
19 mpg
city
42 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 L
410 mi
Range
754 mi
Mercedes C 350
410 mi
754 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
189.4 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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes C 350
189.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
239 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
560 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
