The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 55,200
€ 34,900
€ 55,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
57.4
71.3
79.5
59.7
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.4 in
Height
59.7 in
111.8
185.1
109.7
187.7
185.1 in
Length
187.7 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3203 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
611 lb
16.02 %
General
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
S205
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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
*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 Station Wagon
328 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
354 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Performance
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
▶ REPLAY
11.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.64 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
11.63 lb/hp
21.64 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
32 mpg
46 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
24 mpg
city
37 mpg
40 mpg
highway
53 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
554 mi
Range
719 mi
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
554 mi
719 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
96.6 kWh
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
140.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1294 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
