The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

€ 47,200
Mercedes C 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09) Mercedes C 350 CDI
€ 28,700
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 47,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09)
69.7
79.1
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
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 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
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 1.4 TSI BMT
3880 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
Mercedes C 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
805 lb
20.75 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

General

Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
W204
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.961
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI
221 hp
123 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI
376 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
17.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
17.56 lb/hp
25 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI
31 mpg
47 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
23 mpg
city
39 mpg
38 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
533 mi
Range
733 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
533 mi
733 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
158.4 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).
94.8 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI
158.4 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data