The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - 19)

€ 44,800
Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) Mercedes C 300
€ 48,200
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - 19) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 44,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,200

ⓘ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 8.1 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 3.4 cm lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mercedes C 300
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
1442
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
1810
2020
1476
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - 19)
1832
2083
1810 mm
Width
1832 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1442 mm
Height
1476 mm
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
2840
4686
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - 19)
2786
4767
4686 mm
Length
4767 mm
2840 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 300
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
1520 kg
Kerb Weight
1700 kg
2085 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2270 kg
Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
180 kg
10.59 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - 19)

General

Mercedes C 300
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
W205
Generation
B8
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 300
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1991 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
242 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
237 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 300
242 bhp
237 bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
370 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 300
370 NM
500 NM
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Mercedes C 300
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

82 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300

62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
6.28 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.17 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 300
6.28 kg/bhp
7.17 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 300
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes C 300
45 mpg
50 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
34 mpg
city
42 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
651 mi
Range
720 mi
Mercedes C 300
651 mi
720 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
117.3 kWh
Mercedes C 300
119.4 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 300
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
565 kg
Maximum Payload
570 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
586 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data