The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (12 - 13)
€ 49,300
€ 40,600
€ 49,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 3.6 inches lower than the VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
57.4
69.7
79.1
61
71.7
81.2
69.7 in
Width
71.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.4 in
Height
61 in
108.7
181.1
106.7
187.8
181.1 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
3990 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.69 %
General
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
S204
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.832
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
228 hp
168 hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
398 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
150 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
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17.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
17.5 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
33 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
34 mpg
39 mpg
highway
44 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
570 mi
Range
737 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
570 mi
737 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
148.1 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).
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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
148.1 kWh
121.3 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.6 cu ft
