The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)

€ 53,500
Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) Mercedes C 400
€ 44,600
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,600

ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mercedes C 400
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
71.3
79.5
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.8 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
188
184.5 in
Length
188 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 400
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4872 lb
Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.61 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)

General

Mercedes C 400
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
W205
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 400
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 400
328 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes C 400
354 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Mercedes C 400
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 400

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
11.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.28 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400
11.06 lb/hp
19.28 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 400
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes C 400
32 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
24 mpg
city
41 mpg
41 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
562 mi
Range
837 mi
Mercedes C 400
562 mi
837 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
100.7 kWh
Mercedes C 400
138.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 400
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data