The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 32,800
€ 49,700
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel 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 BlueEFFICIENCY.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 EcoFuel
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
3569 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.04 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
B7
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 EcoFuel
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
*CDG*
Engine Code
M 276.957
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
302 hp
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
24.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.19 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.11 lb/hp
12.19 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
15.3 lb✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
32 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
6 MPGe
32 mpg
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
20.6 lb
city
24 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
40 mpg
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
303 mi
Range
554 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
554 mi
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
31.5 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
