The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes C 350 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)

€ 34,800
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 46,100
 Mercedes C 350 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) Mercedes C 350
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 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.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 350
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
71.7
81.2
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
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
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
187.8 in
Length
180.6 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 350
3508 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4619 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.18 %
Mercedes C 350 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 350
B7
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 350
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
BMR
Engine Code
M 272.961
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
168 hp
268 hp
Mercedes C 350
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 350
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350

▶ REPLAY
20.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.24 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
20.88 lb/hp
13.24 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 350
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
44 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes C 350
37 mpg
city
17 mpg
51 mpg
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
821 mi
Range
423 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
821 mi
423 mi
Mercedes C 350
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
183.8 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
109.1 kWh
183.8 kWh
Mercedes C 350
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 350
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1188 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data