The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14) vs. VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 50,200
€ 33,900
€ 50,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 350 CDI 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 1.8 TSI.
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
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 Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
3880 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
5049 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.66 %
General
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
S204
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.834
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
261 hp
158 hp
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
457 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Performance
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
14.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.18 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
14.87 lb/hp
22.18 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
39 mpg
31 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
32 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
39 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
684 mi
Range
565 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
684 mi
565 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
145.8 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
123.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
