The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)
€ 49,700
€ 27,500
€ 49,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 0.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57
69.7
79.1
57.6
71.7
81.2
69.7 in
Width
71.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57 in
Height
57.6 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.89 %
General
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
W204
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.957
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
302 hp
104 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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12.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
12.19 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
32 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
24 mpg
city
45 mpg
40 mpg
highway
65 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
554 mi
Range
1061 mi
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
554 mi
1061 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
84.3 kWh
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
140.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
