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 7.2 inches longer, 2 inches wider and an inch taller than the Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.9
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
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 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
37 lb
0.97 %
General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
B7
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
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 gasoline 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
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
261 hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
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
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.4 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
14.4 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
19 mpg
city
33 mpg
32 mpg
highway
45 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
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
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
