The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 44,800
Mercedes C 300 Coupé 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) Mercedes C 300 Coupé
€ 35,600
 VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 11) VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
€ 44,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600

ⓘ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 TSI.
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
55.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 Coupé 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
71.3
79.4
55.8
Blueprint VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI DSG (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 TSI DSG (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 TSI
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Mercedes C 300 Coupé 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.91 %
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

General

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

Engine

Mercedes C 300 Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
242 hp
208 hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
273 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI

Performance

Mercedes C 300 Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 300 Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
37 mpg
30 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
29 mpg
city
21 mpg
45 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
651 mi
Range
557 mi
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
651 mi
557 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
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).
147.7 kWh
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
119.4 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 300 Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data