The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

€ 48,300
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 34,600
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 48,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,600

ⓘ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.
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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 DSG (18 - 19)
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 DSG (18 - 19)
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
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
355 lb
9.44 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

General

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
W204
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI SCR
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.834
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
261 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
457 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

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

272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
40 mpg
56 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
33 mpg
city
46 mpg
45 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
976 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
621 mi
976 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
86.4 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
121.3 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1248 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data