The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09)
€ 30,100
€ 42,500
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500
ⓘ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 7.2 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Mercedes C 350 CDI.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 350 CDI
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
187.8
108.7
180.6
187.8 in
Length
180.6 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 350 CDI
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
478 lb
12.75 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 350 CDI
B7
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
*CKM*
Engine Code
OM 642.960
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
158 hp
221 hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 350 CDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 CDI
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20.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
20.69 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
45 mpg
highway
43 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
669 mi
Range
595 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
669 mi
595 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
141.9 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
141.9 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 350 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
