The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 49,700
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 35,500
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 49,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500

ⓘ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 0.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.1
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3437 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
245 lb
6.65 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
302 hp
175 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
273 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.64 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
12.19 lb/hp
19.64 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
32 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
24 mpg
city
38 mpg
40 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
554 mi
Range
836 mi
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
554 mi
836 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
107 kWh
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
140.2 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1237 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data