The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 44,800
Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) Mercedes C 300
€ 36,300
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (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.
€ 36,300

ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mercedes C 300
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
71.3
79.5
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.8 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
188
184.5 in
Length
188 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 300
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.93 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

General

Mercedes C 300
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
W205
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 300
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes C 300
242 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes C 300
273 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

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

269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
13.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300
13.85 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 300
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Mercedes C 300
37 mpg
59 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
29 mpg
city
52 mpg
45 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
651 mi
Range
917 mi
Mercedes C 300
651 mi
917 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).
82.2 kWh
Mercedes C 300
119.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 300
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data