The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 46,100
€ 43,200
€ 46,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 18.3 cm shorter, 5 cm narrower and 2.2 cm lower than the VW Passat 3.6 V6.
Mercedes C 350
VW Passat 3.6 V6
1448
1770
2008
1470
1820
2062
1770 mm
Width
1820 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1448 mm
Height
1470 mm
2760
4586
2712
4769
4586 mm
Length
4769 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 350
VW Passat 3.6 V6
1610 kg
Kerb Weight
1722 kg
2095 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2240 kg
Weight Difference:
112 kg
6.5 %
General
Mercedes C 350
VW Passat 3.6 V6
W204
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350
VW Passat 3.6 V6
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.961
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3498 CC
Engine Capacity
3597 CC
268 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 6600 rpm
Mercedes C 350
268 bhp
296 bhp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes C 350
350 NM
350 NM
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
Mercedes C 350
VW Passat 3.6 V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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6.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.82 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 350
6.01 kg/bhp
5.82 kg/bhp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes C 350
29 mpg
30 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
20 mpg
city
23 mpg
39 mpg
motorway
38 mpg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 L
423 mi
Range
454 mi
Mercedes C 350
423 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
Mercedes C 350
183.8 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
215 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
518 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
