The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 46,100
€ 34,700
€ 46,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,700
ⓘ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 7.1 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Mercedes C 350
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.8 %
General
Mercedes C 350
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
W204
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.961
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 350
268 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 350
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Mercedes C 350
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
13.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350
13.24 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 350
24 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
17 mpg
city
35 mpg
32 mpg
highway
51 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
423 mi
Range
759 mi
Mercedes C 350
423 mi
759 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
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).
102.4 kWh
Mercedes C 350
183.8 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
