The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 47,600
€ 27,300
€ 47,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
57
69.7
79.1
57.9
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
108.7
180.6
106.8
187.8
180.6 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3880 lb
Curb Weight
3247 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
633 lb
16.31 %
General
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
W204
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 642.832
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
228 hp
120 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
398 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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17.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
17.02 lb/hp
27.06 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
34 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
32 mpg
40 mpg
highway
45 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
586 mi
Range
725 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
586 mi
725 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
144 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).
113.6 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
144 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
