The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 33,900
€ 55,200
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 3.7 inches taller than the Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon.
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
61
71.7
81.2
57.4
71.3
79.5
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
61 in
Height
57.4 in
106.7
187.8
111.8
185.1
187.8 in
Length
185.1 in
106.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5082 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.1 %
General
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
B7
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
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 Alltrack 1.8 TSI
158 hp
328 hp
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Performance
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
131 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
22.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.63 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
22.18 lb/hp
11.63 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
31 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
22 mpg
city
24 mpg
39 mpg
highway
40 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
565 mi
Range
554 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
565 mi
554 mi
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
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).
140.2 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
145.8 kWh
140.2 kWh
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
