The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (10 - 14)
€ 44,000
€ 31,100
€ 44,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes C 300
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3688 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
260 lb
7.05 %
General
Mercedes C 300
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
W205
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 264
Engine Series
M 264.920
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
254 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 300
254 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
273 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 300
273 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 300
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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13.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.72 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300
13.5 lb/hp
26.72 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 300
35 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
37 mpg
44 mpg
highway
51 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
612 mi
Range
797 mi
Mercedes C 300
612 mi
797 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
109.1 kWh
Mercedes C 300
127 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
