The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)
€ 44,000
€ 30,100
€ 44,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI.
Mercedes C 300
VW Passat 1.8 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 1.8 TSI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3311 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.41 %
General
Mercedes C 300
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
W205
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 264
Engine Series
M 264.920
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
254 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 300
254 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
273 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 300
273 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Performance
Mercedes C 300
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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13.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.96 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300
13.5 lb/hp
20.96 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes C 300
35 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
26 mpg
city
25 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
612 mi
Range
630 mi
Mercedes C 300
612 mi
630 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
127 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
127 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1164 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
