The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)

€ 47,200
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
€ 33,000
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
€ 47,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
71.3
79.5
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
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 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
109.7
187.7
184.5 in
Length
187.7 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3280 lb
4839 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
500 lb
13.22 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)

General

Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
W205
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.921
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
228 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
228 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
553 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
553 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Performance

Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
152 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

▶ REPLAY
16.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.16 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
16.58 lb/hp
22.16 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
65 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
60 mpg
city
36 mpg
69 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
863 mi
Range
746 mi
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
863 mi
746 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Environmental Impact
74 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).
104.1 kWh
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
74 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1327 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data