The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 35,700
€ 53,800
€ 35,700
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 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
3404 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb
Weight Difference:
289 lb
7.83 %
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Mercedes C 400
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400
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16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.26 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
16.44 lb/hp
11.26 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes C 400
22 mpg
city
21 mpg
40 mpg
highway
38 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
565 mi
Range
513 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
565 mi
513 mi
Mercedes C 400
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
151.6 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
151.6 kWh
Mercedes C 400
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Mercedes C 400
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
