The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes C 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)

€ 28,700
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 48,500
 Mercedes C 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) Mercedes C 350
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Passat 1.4 TSI 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
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
72.1
82
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
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
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
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
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4751 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
606 lb
16.46 %
Mercedes C 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
*CZC*
Engine Code
M 272.971
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
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350

▶ REPLAY
25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.74 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
25 lb/hp
13.74 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 350
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes C 350
39 mpg
city
16 mpg
53 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
733 mi
Range
410 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
733 mi
410 mi
Mercedes C 350
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
189.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
189.4 kWh
Mercedes C 350
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 350
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data