The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14)
€ 44,900
€ 25,400
€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 21 cm shorter, 5 cm narrower and 2.2 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
1448
1770
2008
1470
1820
2062
1770 mm
Width
1820 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1448 mm
Height
1470 mm
2760
4586
2712
4796
4586 mm
Length
4796 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
1700 kg
Kerb Weight
1440 kg
2185 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg
Weight Difference:
260 kg
15.29 %
General
Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
W204
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.960
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
221 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI
221 bhp
120 bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
510 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI
510 NM
200 NM
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
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7.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
7.69 kg/bhp
12 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI
39 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
28 mpg
city
35 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
562 mi
Range
690 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
562 mi
690 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
150.2 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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI
150.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
550 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
