The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 30,500
€ 53,800
€ 30,500
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 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Mercedes C 400.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Mercedes C 400
57.5
72.1
82
56.8
71.3
79.5
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.5 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 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Mercedes C 400
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb
Weight Difference:
443 lb
12 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Mercedes C 400
B8
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Mercedes C 400
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
*DCZ*
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
118 hp
328 hp
Mercedes C 400
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 400
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Mercedes C 400
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400
▶ REPLAY
27.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.26 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
27.54 lb/hp
11.26 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
64 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes C 400
55 mpg
city
21 mpg
71 mpg
highway
38 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
991 mi
Range
513 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
991 mi
513 mi
Mercedes C 400
Environmental Impact
76.1 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 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
76.1 kWh
151.6 kWh
Mercedes C 400
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Mercedes C 400
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
