The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09)
€ 43,200
€ 42,500
€ 43,200
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 3.6 V6 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 18.3 cm longer, 5 cm wider and 2.2 cm taller than the Mercedes C 350 CDI.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 350 CDI
1470
1820
2062
1448
1770
2008
1820 mm
Width
1770 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1470 mm
Height
1448 mm
2712
4769
2760
4586
4769 mm
Length
4586 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 350 CDI
1722 kg
Kerb Weight
1700 kg
2240 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2185 kg
Weight Difference:
22 kg
1.28 %
General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 350 CDI
B7
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 350 CDI
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
*BWS*
Engine Code
OM 642.960
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3597 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
296 bhp
at 6600 rpm
Power
221 bhp
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 bhp
221 bhp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
510 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
350 NM
510 NM
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Performance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 350 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 CDI
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5.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.69 kg/bhp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
5.82 kg/bhp
7.69 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
30 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI
23 mpg
city
31 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
68 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
454 mi
Range
595 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
595 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
141.9 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
141.9 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
215 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 350 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
518 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
475 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
