The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09)

€ 34,800
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 42,500
 Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09) Mercedes C 350 CDI
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500

ⓘ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 CDI.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 350 CDI
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
71.7
81.2
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09)
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 CDI (09 - 09)
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 CDI
3508 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4817 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
240 lb
6.4 %
Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09)

General

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

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
BMR
Engine Code
OM 642.960
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
168 hp
221 hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 CDI

Performance

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

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
44 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI
37 mpg
city
26 mpg
51 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
821 mi
Range
595 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
821 mi
595 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
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).
141.9 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
109.1 kWh
141.9 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 350 CDI
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