The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 34,700
€ 49,700
€ 34,700
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 1.5 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 BlueEFFICIENCY.
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes C 350 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 BlueEFFICIENCY
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
14.97 %
General
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
*DPC*
Engine Code
M 276.957
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
302 hp
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.19 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
21.16 lb/hp
12.19 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
44 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
35 mpg
city
24 mpg
51 mpg
highway
40 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
759 mi
Range
554 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
759 mi
554 mi
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
102.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
