The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 33,900
€ 53,800
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,800
ⓘ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 ACT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Mercedes C 400.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Mercedes C 400
58.1
72.1
82
56.8
71.3
79.5
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.1 in
Height
56.8 in
109.7
187.7
111.8
184.5
187.7 in
Length
184.5 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Mercedes C 400
3115 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb
Weight Difference:
578 lb
15.65 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Mercedes C 400
B8
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Mercedes C 400
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
*CZE*
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
148 hp
328 hp
Mercedes C 400
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
184 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 400
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Mercedes C 400
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400
▶ REPLAY
21.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.26 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
21.05 lb/hp
11.26 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
46 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes C 400
37 mpg
city
21 mpg
53 mpg
highway
38 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
719 mi
Range
513 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
719 mi
513 mi
Mercedes C 400
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
151.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
96.6 kWh
151.6 kWh
Mercedes C 400
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Mercedes C 400
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1228 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
