The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 53,800
€ 43,200
€ 53,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 3.6 V6.
Mercedes C 400
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
2.74 %
General
Mercedes C 400
VW Passat 3.6 V6
W205
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 400
VW Passat 3.6 V6
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.823
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Mercedes C 400
328 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes C 400
354 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
Mercedes C 400
VW Passat 3.6 V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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11.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400
11.26 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 400
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes C 400
29 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
21 mpg
city
19 mpg
38 mpg
highway
32 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
513 mi
Range
454 mi
Mercedes C 400
513 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
Mercedes C 400
151.6 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 400
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
