The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 46,800
€ 32,800
€ 46,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes C 300
VW Passat 1.4 TSI 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 1.4 TSI BMT
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.03 %
General
Mercedes C 300
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
*CKM*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
268 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 300
268 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
273 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 300
273 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 300
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300
12.79 lb/hp
21.04 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes C 300
39 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
47 mpg
highway
45 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
672 mi
Range
713 mi
Mercedes C 300
672 mi
713 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
115.6 kWh
Mercedes C 300
115.6 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
262 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
