The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - 19)

€ 48,300
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 13) Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 32,600
 VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - 19) VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 48,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 18.1 cm shorter, 6.2 cm narrower and 2.8 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR.
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
1448
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 13)
1770
2008
1476
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - 19)
1832
2083
1770 mm
Width
1832 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1448 mm
Height
1476 mm
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 13)
2760
4586
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - 19)
2786
4767
4586 mm
Length
4767 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
1735 kg
Kerb Weight
1480 kg
2250 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2040 kg
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
255 kg
14.7 %
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - 19)

General

Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
W204
Generation
B8
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.832
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
228 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
228 bhp
118 bhp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
540 NM
250 NM
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR

Performance

Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

89 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

150 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
7.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.54 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
7.61 kg/bhp
12.54 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
71 mpg
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
40 mpg
71 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
31 mpg
city
61 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
76 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
586 mi
Range
917 mi
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
586 mi
917 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
144 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).
82.2 kWh
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
144 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
185 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
560 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
586 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data