The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 26,200
€ 49,700
€ 26,200
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 1.6 TDI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 18.3 cm longer, 5 cm wider and 2.2 cm taller than the Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
1470
1820
2062
1448
1770
2008
1820 mm
Width
1770 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1470 mm
Height
1448 mm
2712
4769
2760
4586
4769 mm
Length
4586 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
1499 kg
Kerb Weight
1670 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2185 kg
Weight Difference:
171 kg
10.24 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
B7
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
*CAY*
Engine Code
M 276.957

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
3498 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 6500 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
302 bhp
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 3500 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
370 NM
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
83 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
14.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.53 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
14.41 kg/bhp
5.53 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
66 mpg
38 mpg
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
54 mpg
city
28 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
1012 mi
Range
554 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
1012 mi
554 mi
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 1.6 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
541 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
475 L










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