The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) vs. VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)

€ 48,500
Mercedes C 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) Mercedes C 300 d
€ 32,600
 VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 48,500
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 d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI.
Mercedes C 300 d
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
71.3
79.5
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.8 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
106.8
187.8
184.5 in
Length
187.8 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 300 d
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3530 lb
5038 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
Mercedes C 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
229 lb
6.09 %
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)

General

Mercedes C 300 d
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
W205
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 300 d
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
OM 654.920
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 300 d
242 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 300 d
369 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Mercedes C 300 d
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 d

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
15.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.58 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 d
15.53 lb/hp
25.58 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 300 d
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mercedes C 300 d
43 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
36 mpg
city
36 mpg
48 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
463 mi
Range
836 mi
Mercedes C 300 d
463 mi
836 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
107 kWh
Mercedes C 300 d
113.1 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 300 d
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1232 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data