The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 44,000
€ 42,300
€ 44,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,300
ⓘ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
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
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
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.32 %
General
Mercedes C 300
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
W205
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
9-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 264
Engine Series
M 264.920
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
254 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 300
254 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
273 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes C 300
273 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Mercedes C 300
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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13.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.39 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300
13.5 lb/hp
18.39 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes C 300
35 mpg
52 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
26 mpg
city
45 mpg
44 mpg
highway
59 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
612 mi
Range
912 mi
Mercedes C 300
612 mi
912 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes C 300
127 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
266 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
