The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)

€ 49,700
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 33,000
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
€ 49,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000

ⓘ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
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.1
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
72.1
82
69.7 in
Width
72.1 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
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
3280 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
401 lb
10.89 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
134 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

▶ REPLAY
12.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.16 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
12.19 lb/hp
22.16 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
43 mpg
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
32 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
24 mpg
city
36 mpg
40 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
554 mi
Range
746 mi
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
554 mi
746 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).
104.1 kWh
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
140.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 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
1327 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data