The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 de 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 49,100
€ 30,100
€ 49,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 300 de 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 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes C 300 de
VW Passat 1.4 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 de
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
4178 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
5346 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
908 lb
21.73 %
General
Mercedes C 300 de
VW Passat 1.4 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 manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300 de
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
OM 654.920
Engine Code
*CKM*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
302 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 300 de
302 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
516 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 300 de
516 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mercedes C 300 de
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 de
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
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13.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.69 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 de
13.83 lb/hp
20.69 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 de
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes C 300 de
157 mpg
36 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
No data
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
2071 mi
Range
669 mi
Mercedes C 300 de
2071 mi
669 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
30.9 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).
123.1 kWh
Mercedes C 300 de
30.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
53 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 de
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
