The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
€ 55,200
€ 33,800
€ 55,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘ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 2.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
57.4
71.3
79.5
59.7
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.4 in
Height
59.7 in
111.8
185.1
106.8
187.8
185.1 in
Length
187.8 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3631 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
183 lb
4.8 %
General
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
S205
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.823
Engine Code
*CDG*
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 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
328 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
354 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
11.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.53 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
11.63 lb/hp
24.53 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
15.3 lb✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
32 mpg
6 MPGe
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24 mpg
city
20.6 lb
40 mpg
highway
12.4 lb
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
554 mi
Range
303 mi
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
554 mi
303 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
31.5 kWh
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
140.2 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
