The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 30,100
€ 53,600
€ 30,100
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 1.8 TSI 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 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 400
3311 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb
Weight Difference:
315 lb
8.69 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 400
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
*CDA*
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
158 hp
328 hp
Mercedes C 400
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 400
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 400
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400
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20.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.06 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
20.96 lb/hp
11.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 400
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
41 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
630 mi
Range
539 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
630 mi
539 mi
Mercedes C 400
Environmental Impact
130.7 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 1.8 TSI
130.7 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes C 400
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 400
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1164 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
