The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
€ 42,500
€ 26,200
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 18.3 cm shorter, 5 cm narrower and 2.2 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
1448
1770
2008
1470
1820
2062
1770 mm
Width
1820 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1448 mm
Height
1470 mm
2760
4586
2712
4769
4586 mm
Length
4769 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
1700 kg
Kerb Weight
1499 kg
2185 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg
Weight Difference:
201 kg
11.82 %
General
Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
W204
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.960
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
221 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI
221 bhp
104 bhp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
510 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI
510 NM
250 NM
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
7.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.41 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
7.69 kg/bhp
14.41 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
66 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI
41 mpg
66 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
54 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
595 mi
Range
1012 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
595 mi
1012 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
88.5 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI
141.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
541 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
