The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 350 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 14)

€ 44,900
Mercedes C 350 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09) Mercedes C 350 CDI
€ 31,300
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300

ⓘ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 DSG (10 - 14)
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 DSG (10 - 14)
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
3439 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
Mercedes C 350 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.24 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 14)

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
Front-wheel drive
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
BMP
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI
221 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI
376 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

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

315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.92 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
16.96 lb/hp
24.92 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
45 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI
32 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
24 mpg
city
37 mpg
40 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
562 mi
Range
836 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
562 mi
836 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).
107 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI
150.2 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 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
1257 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data