The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 400 Coupé 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI DSG (08 - 11)
€ 53,600
€ 32,700
€ 53,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 400 Coupé is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.4 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI.
Mercedes C 400 Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
55.4
71.3
79.4
55.8
73
82.3
71.3 in
Width
73 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
55.4 in
Height
55.8 in
111.8
184.5
106.7
188.9
184.5 in
Length
188.9 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 400 Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3336 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
357 lb
9.67 %
General
Mercedes C 400 Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
C205
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 400 Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.823
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 400 Coupé
328 hp
158 hp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 400 Coupé
354 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Performance
Mercedes C 400 Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
11.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.11 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400 Coupé
11.26 lb/hp
21.11 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 400 Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes C 400 Coupé
31 mpg
32 mpg
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
22 mpg
city
25 mpg
41 mpg
highway
40 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
539 mi
Range
596 mi
Mercedes C 400 Coupé
539 mi
596 mi
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
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).
138.2 kWh
Mercedes C 400 Coupé
144 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 400 Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
