The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)

€ 47,300
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 44,200
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 47,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,200

ⓘ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 7.1 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.1
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
72.1
82
69.7 in
Width
72.1 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
109.7
187.7
180.6 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3794 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
245 lb
6.46 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
W204
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.957
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
302 hp
237 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
273 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
11.75 lb/hp
16.01 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
35 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
25 mpg
city
36 mpg
44 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
603 mi
Range
746 mi
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
603 mi
746 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
113.1 kWh
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
128.7 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1188 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data