The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 300 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)

€ 46,800
Mercedes C 300 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) Mercedes C 300
€ 35,700
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TSI
€ 46,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700

ⓘ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 TSI.
Mercedes C 300
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
71.3
79.5
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
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 TSI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
Mercedes C 300 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.7 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)

General

Mercedes C 300
VW Passat 2.0 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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 300
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mercedes C 300
268 hp
207 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
273 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes C 300
273 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI

Performance

Mercedes C 300
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
12.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.44 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300
12.79 lb/hp
16.44 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 300
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 300
39 mpg
31 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
29 mpg
city
22 mpg
47 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
672 mi
Range
565 mi
Mercedes C 300
672 mi
565 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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).
145.8 kWh
Mercedes C 300
115.6 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
262 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 300
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data