The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TSI (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 33,500
€ 53,500
€ 33,500
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 2.0 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 2.0 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 2.0 TSI
Mercedes C 400
3389 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb
Weight Difference:
238 lb
6.56 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 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
*CCZ*
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
207 hp
328 hp
Mercedes C 400
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 400
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Mercedes C 400
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400
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16.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.06 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
16.37 lb/hp
11.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
33 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes C 400
24 mpg
city
24 mpg
42 mpg
highway
41 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
604 mi
Range
562 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
604 mi
562 mi
Mercedes C 400
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
136.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
Mercedes C 400
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Mercedes C 400
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
