The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 53,600
€ 35,500
€ 53,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘ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 TDI BMT.
Mercedes C 400
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3437 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.24 %
General
Mercedes C 400
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
W205
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 400
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 400
328 hp
175 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 400
354 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 400
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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11.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.64 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400
11.06 lb/hp
19.64 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 400
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mercedes C 400
31 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
22 mpg
city
38 mpg
41 mpg
highway
51 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
539 mi
Range
836 mi
Mercedes C 400
539 mi
836 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
107 kWh
Mercedes C 400
144 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 400
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1237 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
