The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)
€ 47,200
€ 27,500
€ 47,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 18.3 cm shorter, 5 cm narrower and 1.4 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1448
1770
2008
1462
1820
2062
1770 mm
Width
1820 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1448 mm
Height
1462 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 BlueMotion
1760 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
2245 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
255 kg
14.49 %
General
Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
W204
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.961
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 BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion
Performance
Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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7.96 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.47 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
7.96 kg/bhp
14.47 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI
37 mpg
69 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27 mpg
city
54 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
533 mi
Range
1061 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
533 mi
1061 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
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).
84.3 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI
158.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
202 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
