The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 d 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
€ 46,100
€ 35,700
€ 46,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700
ⓘ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 TSI.
Mercedes C 300 d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
56.8
71.3
79.5
57.9
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
111.8
184.5
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 TSI
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4883 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
5.58 %
General
Mercedes C 300 d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
W205
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300 d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mercedes C 300 d
242 hp
207 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes C 300 d
369 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Performance
Mercedes C 300 d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.44 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 d
14.9 lb/hp
16.44 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 300 d
46 mpg
31 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
39 mpg
city
22 mpg
51 mpg
highway
40 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
500 mi
Range
565 mi
Mercedes C 300 d
500 mi
565 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
145.8 kWh
Mercedes C 300 d
104.9 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
