The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 47,300
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 32,800
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 47,300
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 BMT.
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.1
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI 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 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI 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 1.4 TSI BMT
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
225 lb
6.34 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
W204
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.957
Engine Code
*CKM*
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
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
302 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
273 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
11.75 lb/hp
21.04 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
35 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
603 mi
Range
713 mi
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
603 mi
713 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
115.6 kWh
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
128.7 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data