The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)

€ 42,500
Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09) Mercedes C 350 CDI
€ 31,300
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300

ⓘ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 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09)
69.7
79.1
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
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 CDI (09 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
496 lb
13.23 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)

General

Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 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
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI
221 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI
376 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.97 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
16.96 lb/hp
21.97 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI
34 mpg
56 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
48 mpg
43 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
976 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
595 mi
976 mi
VW Passat 2.0 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).
86.4 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI
141.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data