The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 35,700
VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TSI
€ 48,300
 Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 35,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,300

ⓘ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 an inch taller than the Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
71.7
81.2
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 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
56.9 in
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 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 TSI
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3404 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
355 lb
9.44 %
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
B7
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
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
*CCZ*
Engine Code
OM 642.834
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
207 hp
261 hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.4 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
16.44 lb/hp
14.4 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
22 mpg
city
33 mpg
40 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
565 mi
621 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
121.3 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data