The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)

€ 48,300
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 38,500
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 48,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500

ⓘ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 7.1 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT.
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TSI 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 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 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 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 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 TSI BMT
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.73 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.834
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
261 hp
217 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
457 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
40 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
33 mpg
city
30 mpg
45 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
651 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
621 mi
651 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI 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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
121.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data