The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 49,300
€ 36,600
€ 49,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘ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 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
57.4
69.7
79.1
59.7
71.7
81.2
69.7 in
Width
71.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.4 in
Height
59.7 in
108.7
181.1
106.8
187.8
181.1 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
3990 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
12.71 %
General
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
S204
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 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
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
228 hp
175 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
398 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
150 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
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17.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.9 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
17.5 lb/hp
19.9 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
33 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
38 mpg
39 mpg
highway
51 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
570 mi
Range
836 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
570 mi
836 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 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).
107 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
148.1 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
