The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (14 - 18)
€ 53,600
€ 38,600
€ 53,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘ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 3.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Mercedes C 400
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
56.8
71.3
79.5
58.1
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
111.8
184.5
109.7
187.7
184.5 in
Length
187.7 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 400
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3415 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
5.85 %
General
Mercedes C 400
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
W205
Generation
B8
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 SCR 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
*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 BMT
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 BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 400
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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11.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.26 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400
11.06 lb/hp
18.26 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 400
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes C 400
31 mpg
52 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
22 mpg
city
44 mpg
41 mpg
highway
59 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
539 mi
Range
912 mi
Mercedes C 400
539 mi
912 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes C 400
144 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 400
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1237 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
