The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)
€ 46,100
€ 30,100
€ 46,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI.
Mercedes C 350
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
57
69.7
79.1
57.9
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
108.7
180.6
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 1.8 TSI
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3311 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
238 lb
6.71 %
General
Mercedes C 350
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
W204
Generation
B7
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 350
268 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
Performance
Mercedes C 350
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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13.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.96 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350
13.24 lb/hp
20.96 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes C 350
24 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
17 mpg
city
25 mpg
32 mpg
highway
44 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
423 mi
Range
630 mi
Mercedes C 350
423 mi
630 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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).
130.7 kWh
Mercedes C 350
183.8 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1164 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
