The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 13) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

€ 48,300
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 13) Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 42,300
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 48,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,300

ⓘ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 7.4 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 13)
69.7
79.1
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
72.1
82
69.7 in
Width
72.1 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 13)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
188
180.6 in
Length
188 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.09 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

General

Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
W204
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 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
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
228 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
398 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
16.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.39 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
16.78 lb/hp
18.39 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
34 mpg
52 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
26 mpg
city
45 mpg
40 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
586 mi
Range
912 mi
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
586 mi
912 mi
VW Passat 2.0 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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
144 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data