The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 350 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18)

€ 44,900
Mercedes C 350 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09) Mercedes C 350 CDI
€ 26,800
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09)
69.7
79.1
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18)
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 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18)
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
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Mercedes C 350 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
734 lb
19.58 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18)

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
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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 642.960
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
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI
32 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
24 mpg
city
35 mpg
40 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
562 mi
Range
692 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
562 mi
692 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
100.4 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI
150.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 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
1197 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data