The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 44,800
Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) Mercedes C 300
€ 43,700
 VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat GTE
€ 44,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes C 300 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
Mercedes C 300
VW Passat GTE
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
71.3
79.5
58.4
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.8 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
191.9
184.5 in
Length
191.9 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 300
VW Passat GTE
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
463 lb
12.14 %
VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)

General

Mercedes C 300
VW Passat GTE
W205
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 300
VW Passat GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes C 300
242 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes C 300
273 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE

Performance

Mercedes C 300
VW Passat GTE
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat GTE

▶ REPLAY
13.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300
13.85 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 300
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
168 mpg
Mercedes C 300
37 mpg
168 mpg
VW Passat GTE
29 mpg
city
No data
45 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
651 mi
Range
2219 mi
Mercedes C 300
651 mi
2219 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
26.6 kWh
Mercedes C 300
119.4 kWh
26.6 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 300
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data