The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 09)
€ 44,300
€ 47,200
€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat GTE is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.1 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Mercedes C 350 CDI.
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 350 CDI
57.3
72.1
82
57
69.7
79.1
72.1 in
Width
69.7 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.3 in
Height
57 in
109.9
187.7
108.7
180.6
187.7 in
Length
180.6 in
109.9 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 350 CDI
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4949 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.16 %
General
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 350 CDI
B8
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 350 CDI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
*DGE*
Engine Code
OM 642.961
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat GTE
215 hp
221 hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Passat GTE
295 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Performance
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 350 CDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 CDI
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.56 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
17.66 lb/hp
17.56 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Fuel Economy
138 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat GTE
138 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI
No data
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
1827 mi
Range
533 mi
VW Passat GTE
1827 mi
533 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Environmental Impact
32.2 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).
158.4 kWh
VW Passat GTE
32.2 kWh
158.4 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 350 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
