The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 48,300
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 43,700
 VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat GTE
€ 48,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,700

ⓘ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 11.3 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat GTE
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.1
58.4
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
72.1
82
69.7 in
Width
72.1 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.9 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
191.9
180.6 in
Length
191.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat GTE
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.44 %
VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)

General

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat GTE
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 GTE
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.834
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
261 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
457 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE

Performance

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat GTE
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat GTE

▶ REPLAY
14.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
14.4 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
168 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
40 mpg
168 mpg
VW Passat GTE
33 mpg
city
No data
45 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
2219 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
621 mi
2219 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
26.6 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
121.3 kWh
26.6 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data