The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)

€ 48,500
Mercedes C 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) Mercedes C 300 d
€ 38,600
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
€ 48,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600

ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF.
Mercedes C 300 d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
71.3
79.5
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.8 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
188
184.5 in
Length
188 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 300 d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
5038 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
Mercedes C 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.27 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)

General

Mercedes C 300 d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
W205
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 300 d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
OM 654.920
Engine Code
*DKZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes C 300 d
242 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 300 d
369 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

Performance

Mercedes C 300 d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 d

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

▶ REPLAY
15.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 d
15.53 lb/hp
18.04 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 300 d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes C 300 d
43 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
36 mpg
city
29 mpg
48 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
463 mi
Range
651 mi
Mercedes C 300 d
463 mi
651 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes C 300 d
113.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
256 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 300 d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data