The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 Coupé 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. VW CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (12 - 15)
€ 44,800
€ 45,800
€ 44,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 300 Coupé is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.6 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW CC 3.6 V6.
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
VW CC 3.6 V6
55.4
71.3
79.4
55.8
73
82.3
71.3 in
Width
73 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
55.4 in
Height
55.8 in
111.8
184.5
106.7
189.1
184.5 in
Length
189.1 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
VW CC 3.6 V6
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3757 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
306 lb
8.15 %
General
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
VW CC 3.6 V6
C205
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
VW CC 3.6 V6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
242 hp
296 hp
VW CC 3.6 V6
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
273 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW CC 3.6 V6
Performance
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
VW CC 3.6 V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
VW CC 3.6 V6
▶ REPLAY
14.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.69 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
14.26 lb/hp
12.69 lb/hp
VW CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
VW CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
37 mpg
26 mpg
VW CC 3.6 V6
29 mpg
city
19 mpg
45 mpg
highway
33 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
651 mi
Range
473 mi
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
651 mi
473 mi
VW CC 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
119.4 kWh
174.3 kWh
VW CC 3.6 V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
343 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
VW CC 3.6 V6
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
939 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
