The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 32,300
€ 45,400
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT 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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb
Weight Difference:
650 lb
17.34 %
General
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
B8
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
*DPC*
Engine Code
OM 642.830
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.44 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
20.93 lb/hp
16.44 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
44 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
36 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
highway
44 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
774 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
774 mi
621 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
135.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
100.4 kWh
135.8 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
