The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 300 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)

€ 46,800
Mercedes C 300 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) Mercedes C 300
€ 51,500
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 46,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,500

ⓘ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
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
71.3
79.5
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
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
3814 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5004 lb
Mercedes C 300 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.12 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 300
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 300
268 hp
237 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
273 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 300
273 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Mercedes C 300
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
12.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.09 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300
12.79 lb/hp
16.09 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 300
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes C 300
39 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
29 mpg
city
35 mpg
47 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
672 mi
Range
720 mi
Mercedes C 300
672 mi
720 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
117.3 kWh
Mercedes C 300
115.6 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
262 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
304 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
1190 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data