The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 30,100
€ 47,300
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.8 TSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
57.9
71.7
81.2
57
69.7
79.1
71.7 in
Width
69.7 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.9 in
Height
57 in
106.8
187.8
108.7
180.6
187.8 in
Length
180.6 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
3311 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb
Weight Difference:
238 lb
6.71 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
B7
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
*CDA*
Engine Code
M 276.957
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
158 hp
302 hp
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
20.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.75 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
20.96 lb/hp
11.75 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
25 mpg
city
25 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
630 mi
Range
603 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
630 mi
603 mi
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
130.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1164 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
