The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
€ 53,800
€ 44,300
€ 53,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘ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 0.6 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
Mercedes C 400
VW Passat GTE
56.8
71.3
79.5
57.3
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.8 in
Height
57.3 in
111.8
184.5
109.9
187.7
184.5 in
Length
187.7 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 400
VW Passat GTE
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
2.74 %
General
Mercedes C 400
VW Passat GTE
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 400
VW Passat GTE
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.823
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes C 400
328 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes C 400
354 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE
Performance
Mercedes C 400
VW Passat GTE
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
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11.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400
11.26 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 400
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
138 mpg
Mercedes C 400
29 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat GTE
21 mpg
city
No data
38 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
513 mi
Range
1827 mi
Mercedes C 400
513 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
32.2 kWh
Mercedes C 400
151.6 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 400
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
