The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 e 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 52,100
€ 35,500
€ 52,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes C 350 e
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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
187.8
184.5 in
Length
187.8 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 350 e
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3437 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.06 %
General
Mercedes C 350 e
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
W205
Generation
B7
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350 e
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
275 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 350 e
275 hp
175 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
443 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 350 e
443 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 350 e
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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11.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.64 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 e
11.87 lb/hp
19.64 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 e
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
112 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mercedes C 350 e
112 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
No data
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1479 mi
Range
836 mi
Mercedes C 350 e
1479 mi
836 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
107 kWh
Mercedes C 350 e
39.8 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
77 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 e
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1237 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
