The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes C 350 e 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18)
€ 28,700

€ 52,100

€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,100
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Mercedes C 350 e.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 350 e
58.1
72.1
82
56.8
71.3
79.5
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.1 in
Height
56.8 in
109.7
187.7
111.8
184.5
187.7 in
Length
184.5 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 350 e
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.73 %

General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 350 e
B8
Generation
W205
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 e
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
*CZC*
Engine Code
M 274.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
275 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
275 hp
Mercedes C 350 e
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 e
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 350 e
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 e
▶ REPLAY
25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.87 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
25 lb/hp
11.87 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 350 e
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
112 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
112 mpg
Mercedes C 350 e
39 mpg
city
No data
53 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
733 mi
Range
1479 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
733 mi
1479 mi
Mercedes C 350 e
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).
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).
39.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
39.8 kWh
Mercedes C 350 e
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
77 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 350 e
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data