The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 45,400
€ 34,700
€ 45,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,700
ⓘ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 7.1 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
187.7
180.6 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
617 lb
16.46 %
General
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
W204
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.830
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
228 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
398 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
16.44 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
36 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
27 mpg
city
35 mpg
44 mpg
highway
51 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
621 mi
Range
759 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
621 mi
759 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
102.4 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
135.8 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
