The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 350 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
€ 32,800
€ 46,100
€ 32,800
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 7.2 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Mercedes C 350.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 350
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 BMT
Mercedes C 350
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb
Weight Difference:
225 lb
6.34 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 350
B7
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 350
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
*CKM*
Engine Code
M 272.961
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
158 hp
268 hp
Mercedes C 350
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 350
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 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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21.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.24 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
21.04 lb/hp
13.24 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 350
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
39 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes C 350
31 mpg
city
17 mpg
45 mpg
highway
32 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
713 mi
Range
423 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
713 mi
423 mi
Mercedes C 350
Environmental Impact
115.6 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
115.6 kWh
183.8 kWh
Mercedes C 350
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
229 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
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
