The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 300 Coupé 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI (10 - 11)

€ 44,800
Mercedes C 300 Coupé 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) Mercedes C 300 Coupé
€ 32,600
 VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI (10 - 11) VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 44,800
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 Coupé is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.4 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI.
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
55.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 Coupé 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
71.3
79.4
55.8
Blueprint VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI (10 - 11)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 Coupé 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI (10 - 11)
106.7
188.9
184.5 in
Length
188.9 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 300 Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Mercedes C 300 Coupé 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.06 %
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI (10 - 11)

General

Mercedes C 300 Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
C205
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 300 Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
242 hp
138 hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
273 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Mercedes C 300 Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
14.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.28 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
14.26 lb/hp
25.28 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 300 Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
37 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
29 mpg
city
40 mpg
45 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
651 mi
Range
888 mi
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
651 mi
888 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
100.7 kWh
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
119.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 300 Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data