The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI (10 - 14)

€ 53,500
Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) Mercedes C 400
€ 33,500
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI (10 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TSI
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500

ⓘ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 TSI.
Mercedes C 400
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
71.3
79.5
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI (10 - 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 TSI (10 - 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 TSI
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3389 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
238 lb
6.56 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI (10 - 14)

General

Mercedes C 400
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
W205
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.823
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mercedes C 400
328 hp
207 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes C 400
354 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI

Performance

Mercedes C 400
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 400

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 400
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes C 400
32 mpg
33 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
24 mpg
city
24 mpg
41 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
562 mi
Range
604 mi
Mercedes C 400
562 mi
604 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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).
136.5 kWh
Mercedes C 400
138.2 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 400
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data