The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 350 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
€ 26,800
€ 46,100
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.1 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Mercedes C 350.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 350
58.1
72.1
82
57
69.7
79.1
72.1 in
Width
69.7 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
58.1 in
Height
57 in
109.7
187.7
108.7
180.6
187.7 in
Length
180.6 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 350
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb
Weight Difference:
536 lb
15.1 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 350
B8
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 BMT
Mercedes C 350
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
*CZC*
Engine Code
M 272.961
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
268 hp
Mercedes C 350
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 350
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350
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24.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.24 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
24.5 lb/hp
13.24 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 350
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes C 350
35 mpg
city
17 mpg
53 mpg
highway
32 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
692 mi
Range
423 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
692 mi
423 mi
Mercedes C 350
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
183.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
183.8 kWh
Mercedes C 350
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 350
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1197 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
