The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)
€ 53,800
€ 31,600
€ 53,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
Mercedes C 400
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
635 lb
17.2 %
General
Mercedes C 400
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
W205
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 400
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.823
Engine Code
*CZE*
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 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 400
328 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 400
354 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Performance
Mercedes C 400
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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11.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.66 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400
11.26 lb/hp
20.66 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 400
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes C 400
29 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
21 mpg
city
39 mpg
38 mpg
highway
55 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
513 mi
Range
748 mi
Mercedes C 400
513 mi
748 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
92.9 kWh
Mercedes C 400
151.6 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 400
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
