The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
€ 48,500
€ 35,700
€ 48,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700
ⓘ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 TSI.
Mercedes C 350
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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 TSI
1670 kg
Kerb Weight
1544 kg
2155 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2080 kg
Weight Difference:
126 kg
7.54 %
General
Mercedes C 350
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
W204
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.971
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3498 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
268 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Mercedes C 350
268 bhp
207 bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes C 350
350 NM
280 NM
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Performance
Mercedes C 350
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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6.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.46 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 350
6.23 kg/bhp
7.46 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes C 350
28 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
19 mpg
city
26 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
410 mi
Range
565 mi
Mercedes C 350
410 mi
565 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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).
145.8 kWh
Mercedes C 350
189.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
239 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
536 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
