The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)

€ 48,300
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 32,600
 VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 48,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘ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 an inch lower than the VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI.
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.1
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
71.7
81.2
69.7 in
Width
71.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.9 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 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 BlueTDI
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3530 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
229 lb
6.09 %
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)

General

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.834
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
261 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
457 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
14.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.58 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
14.4 lb/hp
25.58 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
40 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
33 mpg
city
36 mpg
45 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
836 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
621 mi
836 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
121.3 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 BlueEFFICIENCY
121.3 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1232 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data