The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 CDI 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 44,900

€ 36,300

€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300
ⓘ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 7.4 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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
188
180.6 in
Length
188 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.83 %

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

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.960
Engine Code
*DSR*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI
221 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI
376 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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16.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
16.96 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI
32 mpg
59 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
24 mpg
city
52 mpg
40 mpg
highway
64 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
562 mi
Range
917 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
562 mi
917 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
82.2 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI
150.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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