The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 35,200
€ 47,300
€ 35,200
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 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 1.8 TSI 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 1.8 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.09 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
B8
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
*CJS*
Engine Code
M 276.957
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
178 hp
302 hp
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.75 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
18.33 lb/hp
11.75 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
40 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
33 mpg
city
25 mpg
46 mpg
highway
44 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
695 mi
Range
603 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
695 mi
603 mi
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 BMT
111.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
