The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 25,800
€ 53,600
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Mercedes C 400.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 400
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.8
71.3
79.5
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.9 in
Height
56.8 in
106.8
187.8
111.8
184.5
187.8 in
Length
184.5 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 400
3199 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb
Weight Difference:
428 lb
11.8 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 400
B7
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 400
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
*CAX*
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
120 hp
328 hp
Mercedes C 400
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 400
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 400
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400
▶ REPLAY
26.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.06 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
26.66 lb/hp
11.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
40 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 400
30 mpg
city
22 mpg
48 mpg
highway
41 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
737 mi
Range
539 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
737 mi
539 mi
Mercedes C 400
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
144 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes C 400
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 400
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1210 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
