The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 38,500

€ 45,400

€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 2.0 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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
58.1
72.1
82
57
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
109.7
187.7
108.7
180.6
187.7 in
Length
180.6 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
11.47 %

General
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
B8
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
*CXD*
Engine Code
OM 642.830

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
153 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
15.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.44 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
15.29 lb/hp
16.44 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
37 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
30 mpg
city
27 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
651 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
651 mi
621 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
135.8 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
119.4 kWh
135.8 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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