The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 46,100
€ 42,300
€ 46,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,300
ⓘ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 TDI SCR.
Mercedes C 350
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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
188
180.6 in
Length
188 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 350
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.1 %
General
Mercedes C 350
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
W204
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.961
Engine Code
*DFH*
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 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 350
268 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes C 350
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Mercedes C 350
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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13.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.39 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350
13.24 lb/hp
18.39 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes C 350
24 mpg
52 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
17 mpg
city
45 mpg
32 mpg
highway
59 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
423 mi
Range
912 mi
Mercedes C 350
423 mi
912 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes C 350
183.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
