The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)

€ 53,500
Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) Mercedes C 400
€ 30,400
 VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes C 400 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI.
Mercedes C 400
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
71.3
79.5
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.8 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
106.8
187.8
184.5 in
Length
187.8 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 400
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.94 %
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)

General

Mercedes C 400
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
W205
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 400
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.823
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 400
328 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 400
354 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Mercedes C 400
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 400

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
11.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.24 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400
11.06 lb/hp
25.24 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 400
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes C 400
32 mpg
50 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
24 mpg
city
41 mpg
41 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
562 mi
Range
925 mi
Mercedes C 400
562 mi
925 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
96.7 kWh
Mercedes C 400
138.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 400
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data