The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)

€ 48,500
Mercedes C 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) Mercedes C 300 d
€ 32,600
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 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 TDI BMT.
Mercedes C 300 d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
71.3
79.5
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
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 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
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 TDI BMT
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
5038 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
Mercedes C 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.51 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)

General

Mercedes C 300 d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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 manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 300 d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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
BMR
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 300 d
242 hp
168 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 300 d
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes C 300 d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 d

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
15.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.47 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 d
15.53 lb/hp
20.47 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 300 d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mercedes C 300 d
43 mpg
51 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
36 mpg
city
44 mpg
48 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
463 mi
Range
946 mi
Mercedes C 300 d
463 mi
946 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
94.6 kWh
Mercedes C 300 d
113.1 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 300 d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data