The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 49,700
€ 43,200
€ 49,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 3.6 V6.
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.03 %
General
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 3.6 V6
W204
Generation
B7
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 3.6 V6
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.957
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
302 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
273 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 3.6 V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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12.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
12.19 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
32 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
24 mpg
city
19 mpg
40 mpg
highway
32 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
554 mi
Range
454 mi
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
554 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
140.2 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
