The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 350 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)

€ 44,900
Mercedes C 350 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09) Mercedes C 350 CDI
€ 36,800
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800

ⓘ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 7.2 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09)
69.7
79.1
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)
71.7
81.2
69.7 in
Width
71.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)
106.8
187.8
180.6 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3629 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
Mercedes C 350 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.18 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)

General

Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
W204
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.960
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI
221 hp
168 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI
376 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
16.96 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI
32 mpg
42 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
24 mpg
city
35 mpg
40 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
562 mi
Range
754 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
562 mi
754 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI 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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI
150.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1221 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data