The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 35,500
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 49,700
 Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,700

ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
71.7
81.2
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
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 (12 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
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 BlueEFFICIENCY
3437 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4817 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
245 lb
6.65 %
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

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

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
*CFG*
Engine Code
M 276.957
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
175 hp
302 hp
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
280 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
19.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.19 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
19.64 lb/hp
12.19 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
45 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
38 mpg
city
24 mpg
51 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
836 mi
Range
554 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
836 mi
554 mi
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
107 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
107 kWh
140.2 kWh
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1237 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data