The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 e 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
€ 52,100
€ 32,300
€ 52,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘ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 3.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mercedes C 350 e
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
56.8
71.3
79.5
58.1
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.8 in
Height
58.1 in
111.8
184.5
109.7
187.7
184.5 in
Length
187.7 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 350 e
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.54 %
General
Mercedes C 350 e
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
W205
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 e
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
275 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 350 e
275 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
443 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 350 e
443 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Mercedes C 350 e
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
11.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.39 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 e
11.87 lb/hp
22.39 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 e
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
112 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mercedes C 350 e
112 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
No data
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
1479 mi
Range
1000 mi
Mercedes C 350 e
1479 mi
1000 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
84.3 kWh
Mercedes C 350 e
39.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
77 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 e
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
