The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 400 Estate 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 36,600
€ 55,300
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.9 cm longer, 1 cm wider and 5.9 cm taller than the Mercedes C 400 Estate.
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 400 Estate
1516
1820
2062
1457
1810
2020
1820 mm
Width
1810 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1516 mm
Height
1457 mm
2712
4771
2840
4702
4771 mm
Length
4702 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2840 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 400 Estate
1580 kg
Kerb Weight
1730 kg
2200 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2305 kg
Weight Difference:
150 kg
8.67 %
General
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 400 Estate
B7
Generation
S205
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 400 Estate
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
*CFG*
Engine Code
M 276.823

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
175 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
328 bhp
at 5250 rpm
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
175 bhp
328 bhp
Mercedes C 400 Estate
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
480 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
380 NM
480 NM
Mercedes C 400 Estate
Performance
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 400 Estate
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
72 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400 Estate
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9.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.27 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
9.03 kg/bhp
5.27 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 400 Estate
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 400 Estate
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
54 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes C 400 Estate
46 mpg
city
26 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
47 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
836 mi
Range
533 mi
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
836 mi
533 mi
Mercedes C 400 Estate
Environmental Impact
107 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).
145.8 kWh
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
107 kWh
145.8 kWh
Mercedes C 400 Estate
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
136 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 400 Estate
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
620 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
603 L
Boot Capacity
490 L












1731 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1510 L




















