The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI (10 - 14)
€ 49,200
€ 33,500
€ 49,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TSI.
Mercedes C 300
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
56.8
71.3
79.5
57.9
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
111.8
184.5
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 2.0 TSI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3389 lb
4839 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
172 lb
4.83 %
General
Mercedes C 300
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
W205
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mercedes C 300
268 hp
207 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
273 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes C 300
273 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Performance
Mercedes C 300
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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13.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.37 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300
13.28 lb/hp
16.37 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes C 300
36 mpg
33 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
44 mpg
highway
42 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
621 mi
Range
604 mi
Mercedes C 300
621 mi
604 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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).
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).
136.5 kWh
Mercedes C 300
125 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
