The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
€ 47,900

€ 35,700

€ 47,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700
ⓘ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 7.2 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI.
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
57
69.7
79.1
57.9
71.7
81.2
69.7 in
Width
71.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57 in
Height
57.9 in
108.7
180.6
106.8
187.8
180.6 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb

Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.41 %

General
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
W204
Generation
B7
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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
*CCZ*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
288 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
288 hp
207 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
269 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
269 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Performance
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
12.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.44 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
12.36 lb/hp
16.44 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
28 mpg
31 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
20 mpg
city
22 mpg
39 mpg
highway
40 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
494 mi
Range
565 mi
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
494 mi
565 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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).
145.8 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
157.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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