Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WDvsMercedes-Benz R-class (W251) · Facelift 2010 R 350 V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6)

3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD

250 hp3168 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2006-2010
VS

Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) · Facelift 2010

R 350 V6

272 hp3498 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2010-2012

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    243 km/h
    151 mph
  • Lightest
    1,715 kg
    3,781 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    146 hp/t
    109 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.0 L/100 km
    23.5 mpg US
    28.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.1 L/100 km
    16.7 mpg US
    20.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    700 km
    435 mi
  • Largest trunk
    588 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WDMercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
Power
250hp186kW
272hp203kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,715kg3,781lb
2,105kg4,641lb
Gross weight
2,350kg5,181lb
2,840kg6,261lb
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
69.6s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
90.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
24.9s
Calculated
35.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
192Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
166Nm/t111lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
700km435mi
Calculated
672km418mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,168cc193cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,774mm188in
4,922mm194in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,922mm76in
Height
1,517mm60in
1,674mm66in
Wheelbase
2,709mm107in
2,980mm117in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,661mm65in
Rear track
1,551mm61in
1,651mm65in
Trunk volume
588L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,716L
1,950L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
80L
CO2 emissions-
279g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WDMercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD6,250 rpm2,750 rpm6,500 rpm
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V66,000 rpm2,400-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WDMercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.9 s
35.7 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
250 hp
186 kW
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
272 hp
203 kW

Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6 has 22 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD and Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6: 22 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
1,715 kg
3,781 lb
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
2,105 kg
4,641 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
243 km/h
151 mph
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD7.2 s
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V68.3 s

Although Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6 has more power, Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD and Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6: 1.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD and Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6: 1.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
700 km
435 mi
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
672 km
418 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
250 hp
186 kW
7.2 s
243 km/h
151 mph
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
272 hp
203 kW
8.3 s
230 km/h
143 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
588 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,774 mm
188.0 in
Height
1,517 mm
59.7 in
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,922 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
7.2 s
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
8.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WDMercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
8.3 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,715 kg
3,781 lb
2,105 kg
4,641 lb
Fuel consumption
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
588 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,774 mm
188.0 in
Height
1,517 mm
59.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,922 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 in
Range score
700 km
435 mi
672 km
418 mi
CO2 score
-
279 g/km
Trunk score
588 L
20.8 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WDMercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6
Consumption10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.50 LC100 km20.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.16 LC100 mi33.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,625 LC/year3,124 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD

  • Is 390 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 28 km (17 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 38 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

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