The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 25,400

€ 47,900

€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.4 TSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.3 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
57.9
71.7
81.2
57
69.7
79.1
71.7 in
Width
69.7 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.9 in
Height
57 in
106.8
188.8
108.7
180.6
188.8 in
Length
180.6 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.84 %

General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
B7
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
*CAX*
Engine Code
M 272.982

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
288 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
120 hp
288 hp
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
269 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
269 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
26.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.36 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
26.46 lb/hp
12.36 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
29 mpg
city
20 mpg
46 mpg
highway
39 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
690 mi
Range
494 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
690 mi
494 mi
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
157.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
157.2 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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