The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 43,200

€ 48,300

€ 43,200
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 3.6 V6 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 18.3 cm longer, 5 cm wider and 2.6 cm taller than the Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1470
1820
2062
1444
1770
2008
1820 mm
Width
1770 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1470 mm
Height
1444 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 BlueEFFICIENCY
1722 kg
Kerb Weight
1705 kg
2240 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2220 kg

Weight Difference:
17 kg
0.99 %

General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
*BWS*
Engine Code
OM 642.834

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3597 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
296 bhp
at 6600 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 bhp
261 bhp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
620 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
350 NM
620 NM
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
83 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
5.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.53 kg/bhp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
5.82 kg/bhp
6.53 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
30 mpg
48 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
23 mpg
city
39 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
68 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
454 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
621 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
121.3 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
215 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
518 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
475 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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