The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 29,800
€ 49,700
€ 29,800
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 1.6 TDI BMT 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 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
3183 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
498 lb
13.53 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
B8
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
*DCZ*
Engine Code
M 276.957
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
118 hp
302 hp
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.19 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
26.97 lb/hp
12.19 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
50 mpg
city
24 mpg
65 mpg
highway
40 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
917 mi
Range
554 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
917 mi
554 mi
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
82.2 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
82.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
