The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)

€ 42,500
Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09) Mercedes C 350 CDI
€ 30,500
 VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18) VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500

ⓘ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 7.1 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion.
Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09)
69.7
79.1
57.5
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
72.1
82
69.7 in
Width
72.1 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
109.7
187.7
180.6 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
498 lb
13.29 %
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
W204
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.960
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI
221 hp
118 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI
376 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion

Performance

Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
16.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.54 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
16.96 lb/hp
27.54 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI
34 mpg
64 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
26 mpg
city
55 mpg
43 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
991 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
595 mi
991 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
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).
76.1 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI
141.9 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1204 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data