The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (15 - 18)

€ 50,200
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14) Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
€ 35,900
 VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 50,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900

ⓘ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 6.5 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)
69.7
79.1
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (15 - 18)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)
108.7
181.1
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (15 - 18)
109.7
187.7
181.1 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3880 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
5049 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
421 lb
10.85 %
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (15 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.834
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
261 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
457 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

▶ REPLAY
14.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.37 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
14.87 lb/hp
23.37 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
39 mpg
53 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
32 mpg
city
44 mpg
44 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
684 mi
Range
932 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
684 mi
932 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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).
90.4 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
123.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1237 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft