The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

€ 53,600
Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes C 400
€ 32,800
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 53,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 8.3 cm shorter, 1 cm narrower and 2.8 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Mercedes C 400
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1442
Blueprint Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
1810
2020
1470
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
1820
2062
1810 mm
Width
1820 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1442 mm
Height
1470 mm
Blueprint Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
2840
4686
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
2712
4769
4686 mm
Length
4769 mm
2840 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 400
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1645 kg
Kerb Weight
1619 kg
2210 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2140 kg
Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
26 kg
1.58 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

General

Mercedes C 400
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
W205
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 400
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
V6 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.823
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
328 bhp
at 5250 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 400
328 bhp
148 bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
480 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 400
480 NM
220 NM
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

Mercedes C 400
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

72 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 400

62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
5.02 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.94 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 400
5.02 kg/bhp
10.94 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 400
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
6.9 kg✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mercedes C 400
37 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
27 mpg
city
9.3 kg
49 mpg
motorway
5.6 kg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
21 kg
539 mi
Range
303 mi
Mercedes C 400
539 mi
303 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
144 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).
31.5 kWh
Mercedes C 400
144 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 400
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
565 kg
Maximum Payload
521 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data