The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - 19) vs. Mercedes C 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
€ 32,600

€ 48,500

€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR 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.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes C 350
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 SCR
Mercedes C 350
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.38 %

General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes C 350
B8
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes C 350
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
*DCZ*
Engine Code
M 272.971

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
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
118 hp
268 hp
Mercedes C 350
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes C 350
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350
▶ REPLAY
27.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.74 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
27.65 lb/hp
13.74 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes C 350
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
59 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes C 350
51 mpg
city
16 mpg
64 mpg
highway
31 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
917 mi
Range
410 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
917 mi
410 mi
Mercedes C 350
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).
189.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
82.2 kWh
189.4 kWh
Mercedes C 350
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
224 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes C 350
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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