The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18)
€ 49,300

€ 43,900

€ 49,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,900
ⓘ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 6.9 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT.
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
57.4
69.7
79.1
59.3
72.1
82
69.7 in
Width
72.1 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.4 in
Height
59.3 in
108.7
181.1
109.8
188.1
181.1 in
Length
188.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
3990 lb
Curb Weight
3697 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb

Weight Difference:
293 lb
7.34 %

General
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
S204
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.832
Engine Code
*CHH*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4420 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
228 hp
217 hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1485 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
398 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
150 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
17.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
17.5 lb/hp
17.04 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
33 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
39 mpg
highway
39 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
570 mi
Range
595 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
570 mi
595 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI 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).
130.7 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
148.1 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1307 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.1 cu ft










42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.1 cu ft