The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)
€ 49,700
€ 31,600
€ 49,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 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 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT 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 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
624 lb
16.95 %
General
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
W204
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.957
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
302 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
273 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Performance
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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12.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.66 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
12.19 lb/hp
20.66 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
32 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
24 mpg
city
39 mpg
40 mpg
highway
55 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
554 mi
Range
748 mi
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
554 mi
748 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
92.9 kWh
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
140.2 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
