The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (14 - 18)

€ 48,300
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 38,600
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (14 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 48,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600

ⓘ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 7.1 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.1
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (14 - 18)
72.1
82
69.7 in
Width
72.1 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.9 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (14 - 18)
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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3415 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
344 lb
9.15 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (14 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
W204
Generation
B8
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 TDI SCR BMT
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.834
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
261 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
457 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

▶ REPLAY
14.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.26 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
14.4 lb/hp
18.26 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
40 mpg
52 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
33 mpg
city
44 mpg
45 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
912 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
621 mi
912 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
121.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1237 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data