The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 300 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

€ 49,200
Mercedes C 300 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) Mercedes C 300
€ 30,600
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 49,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes C 300 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Mercedes C 300
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
71.3
79.5
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.8 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
106.8
187.8
184.5 in
Length
187.8 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 300
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3523 lb
4839 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
Mercedes C 300 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.04 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

General

Mercedes C 300
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
W205
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 300
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
268 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 300
268 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
273 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 300
273 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

Mercedes C 300
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
13.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.8 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300
13.28 lb/hp
23.8 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 300
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
15.3 lb✽  ( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mercedes C 300
36 mpg
6 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
27 mpg
city
20.2 lb
44 mpg
highway
12.4 lb
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
621 mi
Range
303 mi
Mercedes C 300
621 mi
303 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
125 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).
31.5 kWh
Mercedes C 300
125 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 300
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data