The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

€ 44,300
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat GTE
€ 45,400
 Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,400

ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY.
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
57.3
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
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
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
109.9
187.7
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
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 BlueEFFICIENCY
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4861 lb
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.29 %
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

General

VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
B8
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 642.830
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat GTE
215 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Passat GTE
295 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat GTE

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.44 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
17.66 lb/hp
16.44 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
138 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Passat GTE
138 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
No data
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1827 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Passat GTE
1827 mi
621 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
135.8 kWh
VW Passat GTE
32.2 kWh
135.8 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data