The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TSI (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
€ 33,500
€ 48,500
€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 2.0 TSI 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 TSI
Mercedes C 350
57.9
71.7
81.2
57
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
106.8
187.8
108.7
180.6
187.8 in
Length
180.6 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Mercedes C 350
3389 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb
Weight Difference:
293 lb
7.96 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Mercedes C 350
B7
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Mercedes C 350
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
*CCZ*
Engine Code
M 272.971
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
207 hp
268 hp
Mercedes C 350
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Mercedes C 350
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350
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16.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.74 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
16.37 lb/hp
13.74 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Mercedes C 350
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
33 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes C 350
24 mpg
city
16 mpg
42 mpg
highway
31 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
604 mi
Range
410 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
604 mi
410 mi
Mercedes C 350
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
189.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
136.5 kWh
189.4 kWh
Mercedes C 350
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Mercedes C 350
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
