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
€ 32,800
€ 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 3.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Mercedes C 400
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
56.8
71.3
79.5
57.9
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
111.8
184.5
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 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3569 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.57 %
General
Mercedes C 400
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
W205
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 400
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
V6 gasoline 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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 400
328 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 400
354 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
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
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
11.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400
11.06 lb/hp
24.11 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 400
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
15.3 lb✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mercedes C 400
31 mpg
6 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
22 mpg
city
20.6 lb
41 mpg
highway
12.4 lb
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
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).
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
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 400
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
