The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
€ 47,900

€ 31,300

€ 47,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300
ⓘ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 7.1 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
57
69.7
79.1
58.1
72.1
82
69.7 in
Width
72.1 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57 in
Height
58.1 in
108.7
180.6
109.7
187.7
180.6 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.68 %

General
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
W204
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.982
Engine Code
*DSR*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
288 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
288 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
269 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
269 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.97 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
12.36 lb/hp
21.97 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
28 mpg
56 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
20 mpg
city
48 mpg
39 mpg
highway
62 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
494 mi
Range
976 mi
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
494 mi
976 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
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).
86.4 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
157.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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