The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 55,300
€ 36,200
€ 55,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,200
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI BMT.
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
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 1.8 TSI BMT
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
13 %
General
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
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
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
328 hp
178 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
354 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
11.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.64 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
11.63 lb/hp
18.64 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
31 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
22 mpg
city
32 mpg
39 mpg
highway
45 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
533 mi
Range
684 mi
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
533 mi
684 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
113.6 kWh
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
145.8 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
