The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 43,200

€ 47,900

€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,900
ⓘ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 0.9 inches taller than the Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
57.9
71.7
81.2
57
69.7
79.1
71.7 in
Width
69.7 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.9 in
Height
57 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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
236 lb
6.22 %

General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
B7
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
*BWS*
Engine Code
M 272.982

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
288 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
288 hp
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
269 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
269 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.36 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
12.36 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
19 mpg
city
20 mpg
32 mpg
highway
39 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
454 mi
Range
494 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
494 mi
Mercedes C 350 CGI 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).
157.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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