The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI (10 - 14)

€ 47,600
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 33,500
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI (10 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TSI
€ 47,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TSI.
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
69.7
79.1
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI (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 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI (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 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
3880 lb
Curb Weight
3389 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
492 lb
12.68 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI (10 - 14)

General

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.832
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
228 hp
207 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
398 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI

Performance

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
17.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.37 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
17.02 lb/hp
16.37 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
34 mpg
33 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
40 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
586 mi
Range
604 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
586 mi
604 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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).
136.5 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
144 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data