The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 30,600

€ 53,600

€ 30,600
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 EcoFuel is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 8.3 cm longer, 1 cm wider and 2.8 cm taller than the Mercedes C 400.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 400
1470
1820
2062
1442
1810
2020
1820 mm
Width
1810 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1470 mm
Height
1442 mm
2712
4769
2840
4686
4769 mm
Length
4686 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2840 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 400
1598 kg
Kerb Weight
1645 kg
2120 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2210 kg

Weight Difference:
47 kg
2.86 %

General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 400
B7
Generation
W205
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 400
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
*CDG*
Engine Code
M 276.823

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
328 bhp
at 5250 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 bhp
328 bhp
Mercedes C 400
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
480 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
220 NM
480 NM
Mercedes C 400
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 400
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
72 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 400
▶ REPLAY
10.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.02 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
10.8 kg/bhp
5.02 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy
6.9 kg✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
37 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
7 MPGe
37 mpg
Mercedes C 400
9.2 kg
city
27 mpg
5.6 kg
motorway
49 mpg
21 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
303 mi
Range
539 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
539 mi
Mercedes C 400
Environmental Impact
31.5 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 EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes C 400
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 400
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
522 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
480 L










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