The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)

€ 48,500
Mercedes C 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) Mercedes C 350
€ 38,600
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
€ 48,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600

ⓘ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 7.4 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF.
Mercedes C 350
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
72.1
82
69.7 in
Width
72.1 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
188
180.6 in
Length
188 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 350
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
Mercedes C 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.39 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)

General

Mercedes C 350
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
W204
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI OPF
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.971
Engine Code
*DKZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes C 350
268 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 350
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

Performance

Mercedes C 350
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

▶ REPLAY
13.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350
13.74 lb/hp
18.04 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 350
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes C 350
24 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
16 mpg
city
29 mpg
31 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
410 mi
Range
651 mi
Mercedes C 350
410 mi
651 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes C 350
189.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 350
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data