The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 400 Coupé 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 41,200
€ 53,600
€ 41,200
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 CC 3.6 V6 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.4 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Mercedes C 400 Coupé.
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 400 Coupé
55.8
73
82.3
55.4
71.3
79.4
73 in
Width
71.3 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
55.8 in
Height
55.4 in
106.7
188.9
111.8
184.5
188.9 in
Length
184.5 in
106.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 400 Coupé
3752 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.6 %
General
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 400 Coupé
3C/35
Generation
C205
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 400 Coupé
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
*BWS*
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
296 hp
328 hp
Mercedes C 400 Coupé
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 400 Coupé
Performance
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 400 Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400 Coupé
▶ REPLAY
12.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.26 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
12.68 lb/hp
11.26 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 400 Coupé
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
25 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 400 Coupé
18 mpg
city
22 mpg
32 mpg
highway
41 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
458 mi
Range
539 mi
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
458 mi
539 mi
Mercedes C 400 Coupé
Environmental Impact
179.9 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 CC 3.6 V6
179.9 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes C 400 Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 400 Coupé
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
944 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
