Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B7) 3.6 V6 FSIvsMercedes-Benz R-class (W251) · Facelift 2010 R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY

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

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B7)

3.6 V6 FSI

300 hp3597 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2010-2014
VS

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

R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY

306 hp3498 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2011-2013

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,698 kg
    3,743 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    177 hp/t
    132 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.4 L/100 km
    19.0 mpg US
    22.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    603 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSIMercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
Power
300hp224kW
306hp228kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,698kg3,743lb
2,150kg4,740lb
Gross weight
2,320kg5,115lb
2,950kg6,504lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
57.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
91.9s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
17.7s
Calculated
29.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
177hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
172Nm/t115lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
753km468mi
Calculated
792km492mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,597cc220cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,771mm188in
4,922mm194in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,922mm76in
Height
1,516mm60in
1,674mm66in
Wheelbase
2,712mm107in
2,980mm117in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,661mm65in
Rear track
1,551mm61in
1,651mm65in
Ground clearance
135mm5in
-
Trunk volume
603L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,731L
1,950L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
80L

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B7) 3.6 V6 FSIMercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCYPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI6,600 rpm2,400-5,300 rpm6,850 rpm
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY6,500 rpm3,500-5,250 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSIMercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.7 s
29.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
300 hp
224 kW
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
306 hp
228 kW

Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY has 6 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Variant (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI and Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
370 Nm
273 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
1,698 kg
3,743 lb
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
2,150 kg
4,740 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 (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI5.7 s
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY7.8 s

Although Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY has more power, Volkswagen Passat Variant (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI and Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY: 2.1 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 (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI and Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY: 0.8 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 (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
753 km
468 mi
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
792 km
492 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
300 hp
224 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
306 hp
228 kW
7.8 s
245 km/h
152 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 (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
603 L
21.3 cu ft
Length
4,771 mm
187.8 in
Height
1,516 mm
59.7 in
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 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 (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI 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 (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
5.7 s
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
7.8 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 (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B7)3.6 V6 FSIMercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
Power
300 hp
224 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,698 kg
3,743 lb
2,150 kg
4,740 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
603 L
21.3 cu ft
Length
4,771 mm
187.8 in
Height
1,516 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
753 km
468 mi
792 km
492 mi
Trunk score
603 L
21.3 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 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 (B7) 3.6 V6 FSIMercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km17.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi28.45 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year2,651 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI

  • Is 452 kg lighter
  • Is 2.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 34 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 53 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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

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