The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 350 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

€ 46,100
Mercedes C 350 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) Mercedes C 350
€ 32,800
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 46,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 7.2 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Mercedes C 350
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
71.7
81.2
69.7 in
Width
71.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
106.8
187.8
180.6 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 350
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3569 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4718 lb
Mercedes C 350 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.56 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

General

Mercedes C 350
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
W204
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 350
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.961
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 350
268 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 350
258 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

Mercedes C 350
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
13.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350
13.24 lb/hp
24.11 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 350
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
15.3 lb✽  ( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mercedes C 350
24 mpg
6 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
17 mpg
city
20.6 lb
32 mpg
highway
12.4 lb
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
423 mi
Range
303 mi
Mercedes C 350
423 mi
303 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
31.5 kWh
Mercedes C 350
183.8 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 350
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data