The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 28,700
€ 53,500
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,500
ⓘ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 3.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Mercedes C 400.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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
Mercedes C 400
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
15.19 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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
7-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
*CZC*
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
328 hp
Mercedes C 400
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 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
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400
▶ REPLAY
25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.06 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
25 lb/hp
11.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes C 400
39 mpg
city
24 mpg
53 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
733 mi
Range
562 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
733 mi
562 mi
Mercedes C 400
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
138.2 kWh
Mercedes C 400
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 400
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
