The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)

€ 42,500
Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09) Mercedes C 350 CDI
€ 44,300
 VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat GTE
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300

ⓘ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 0.3 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat GTE
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09)
69.7
79.1
57.3
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
69.7 in
Width
72.1 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
109.9
187.7
180.6 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat GTE
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.29 %
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat GTE
W204
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat GTE
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.960
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI
221 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI
376 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE

Performance

Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat GTE
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat GTE

▶ REPLAY
16.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
16.96 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
138 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI
34 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat GTE
26 mpg
city
No data
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
1827 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
595 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
32.2 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI
141.9 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data