The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
€ 47,200

€ 44,200

€ 47,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,200
ⓘ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 SCR BMT.
Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
57
69.7
79.1
58.1
72.1
82
69.7 in
Width
72.1 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57 in
Height
58.1 in
108.7
180.6
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 SCR BMT
3880 lb
Curb Weight
3794 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.22 %

General
Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
W204
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.961
Engine Code
*CUA*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI
221 hp
237 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI
376 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
17.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
17.56 lb/hp
16.01 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI
31 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
23 mpg
city
36 mpg
38 mpg
highway
48 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
533 mi
Range
746 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
533 mi
746 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
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).
113.1 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI
158.4 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1188 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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