The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 Coupé 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI DSG (08 - 11)
€ 45,300
€ 32,700
€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI.
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
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
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 1.8 TSI
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3336 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.33 %
General
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
C205
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 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
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
242 hp
158 hp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
273 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Performance
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
14.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.11 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
14.26 lb/hp
21.11 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
37 mpg
32 mpg
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
46 mpg
highway
40 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
651 mi
Range
596 mi
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
651 mi
596 mi
VW Passat CC 1.8 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).
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).
138.2 kWh
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
119.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
