The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)
€ 47,100
€ 33,100
€ 47,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100
ⓘ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 6.5 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
57.4
69.7
79.1
59.7
72.1
82
69.7 in
Width
72.1 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.4 in
Height
59.7 in
108.7
181.1
109.7
187.7
181.1 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
3858 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
14.28 %
General
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
S204
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.830
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
228 hp
118 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
398 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
152 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
16.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.03 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
16.92 lb/hp
28.03 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
35 mpg
59 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
52 mpg
41 mpg
highway
64 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
603 mi
Range
917 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
603 mi
917 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
82.2 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
139.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
