The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 400 Coupé 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (09 - 11)
€ 53,600
€ 41,200
€ 53,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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 3.6 V6.
Mercedes C 400 Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3752 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.6 %
General
Mercedes C 400 Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
C205
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
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 Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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 Coupé
328 hp
296 hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes C 400 Coupé
354 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Performance
Mercedes C 400 Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
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11.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.68 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400 Coupé
11.26 lb/hp
12.68 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 400 Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes C 400 Coupé
31 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
22 mpg
city
18 mpg
41 mpg
highway
32 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
539 mi
Range
458 mi
Mercedes C 400 Coupé
539 mi
458 mi
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
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).
179.9 kWh
Mercedes C 400 Coupé
144 kWh
179.9 kWh
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 400 Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
944 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
