The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 de 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14)
€ 49,100
€ 25,800
€ 49,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 BMT.
Mercedes C 300 de
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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 BMT
4178 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
5346 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
979 lb
23.43 %
General
Mercedes C 300 de
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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 BMT
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid 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
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
302 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 300 de
302 hp
120 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
516 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 300 de
516 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 300 de
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 de
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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13.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.66 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 de
13.83 lb/hp
26.66 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 de
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes C 300 de
157 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
No data
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
2071 mi
Range
737 mi
Mercedes C 300 de
2071 mi
737 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
111.8 kWh
Mercedes C 300 de
30.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
53 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 de
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
