The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
€ 49,700
€ 32,800
€ 49,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 7.2 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3569 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.04 %
General
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
W204
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.957
Engine Code
*CDG*
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 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
302 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
273 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
12.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
12.19 lb/hp
24.11 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
15.3 lb✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
32 mpg
6 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24 mpg
city
20.6 lb
40 mpg
highway
12.4 lb
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
554 mi
Range
303 mi
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
554 mi
303 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
31.5 kWh
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
140.2 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
