The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 e 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14)
€ 52,100
€ 25,400
€ 52,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 350 e is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes C 350 e
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
56.8
71.3
79.5
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.8 in
Height
57.9 in
111.8
184.5
106.8
188.8
184.5 in
Length
188.8 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 350 e
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.7 %
General
Mercedes C 350 e
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
W205
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 manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350 e
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
275 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 350 e
275 hp
120 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
443 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 350 e
443 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mercedes C 350 e
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
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11.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.46 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 e
11.87 lb/hp
26.46 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 e
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
112 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes C 350 e
112 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
No data
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1479 mi
Range
690 mi
Mercedes C 350 e
1479 mi
690 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
39.8 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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes C 350 e
39.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
77 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 e
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
