The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 48,500

€ 33,900

€ 48,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 7.1 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Mercedes C 350
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
57
69.7
79.1
58.1
72.1
82
69.7 in
Width
72.1 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57 in
Height
58.1 in
108.7
180.6
109.7
187.7
180.6 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 350
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb

Weight Difference:
278 lb
7.55 %

General
Mercedes C 350
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
W204
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.971
Engine Code
*DSR*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 350
268 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 350
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 350
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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13.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350
13.74 lb/hp
23 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mercedes C 350
24 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
16 mpg
city
46 mpg
31 mpg
highway
60 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
410 mi
Range
954 mi
Mercedes C 350
410 mi
954 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
88.5 kWh
Mercedes C 350
189.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1248 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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