The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
€ 47,200
€ 32,400
€ 47,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI.
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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 BlueTEC HYBRID
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3344 lb
4839 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
437 lb
11.56 %
General
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
W205
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
228 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
228 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
Performance
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
16.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
16.58 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
65 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
60 mpg
city
25 mpg
69 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
863 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
863 mi
621 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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).
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).
132.6 kWh
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
74 kWh
132.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
