The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
€ 42,500
€ 33,800
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 350 CDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 18.9 cm shorter, 6.2 cm narrower and 2.8 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF.
Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
1448
1770
2008
1476
1832
2083
1770 mm
Width
1832 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1448 mm
Height
1476 mm
2760
4586
2786
4775
4586 mm
Length
4775 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
1700 kg
Kerb Weight
1435 kg
2185 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg
Weight Difference:
265 kg
15.59 %
General
Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
W204
Generation
B8
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.960
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
221 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI
221 bhp
148 bhp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
510 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI
510 NM
250 NM
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Performance
Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
7.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.7 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
7.69 kg/bhp
9.7 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI
41 mpg
53 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
31 mpg
city
42 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
595 mi
Range
774 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
595 mi
774 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
100.4 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI
141.9 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
182 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
555 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
586 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
