The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
€ 44,900
€ 47,700
€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,700
ⓘ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 3.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF.
Mercedes C 300
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
56.8
71.3
79.5
58.1
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
111.8
184.5
109.7
187.7
184.5 in
Length
187.7 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 300
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.89 %
General
Mercedes C 300
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
W205
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes C 300
242 hp
268 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 300
273 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Performance
Mercedes C 300
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
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13.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.57 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300
13.85 lb/hp
13.57 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes C 300
37 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
46 mpg
highway
39 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
651 mi
Range
595 mi
Mercedes C 300
651 mi
595 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
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).
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).
130.7 kWh
Mercedes C 300
119.4 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
