The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

€ 35,200
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
€ 47,900
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,900

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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
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
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.37 %
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

General

VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 350 CGI 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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
*CJS*
Engine Code
M 272.982
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
288 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
178 hp
288 hp
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
269 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
269 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY

 REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.36 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
18.33 lb/hp
12.36 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
40 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
33 mpg
city
20 mpg
46 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
695 mi
Range
494 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
695 mi
494 mi
Mercedes C 350 CGI 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).
157.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
157.2 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data