The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)

€ 47,900
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 33,800
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
€ 47,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF.
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
69.7
79.1
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
72.1
82
69.7 in
Width
72.1 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
188
180.6 in
Length
188 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
11.15 %
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)

General

Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
W204
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.982
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
288 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
288 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
269 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
269 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF

Performance

Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF

 REPLAY
12.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
12.36 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
28 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
20 mpg
city
35 mpg
39 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
494 mi
Range
774 mi
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
494 mi
774 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
100.4 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
157.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data