The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 de 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
€ 49,100
€ 33,000
€ 49,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 3.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
Mercedes C 300 de
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
56.8
71.3
79.5
58.1
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
111.8
184.5
109.7
187.7
184.5 in
Length
187.7 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 300 de
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4178 lb
Curb Weight
3280 lb
5346 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
897 lb
21.47 %
General
Mercedes C 300 de
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
W205
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300 de
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
302 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 300 de
302 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
516 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 300 de
516 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Performance
Mercedes C 300 de
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 de
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
▶ REPLAY
13.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.16 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 de
13.83 lb/hp
22.16 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 de
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes C 300 de
157 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
No data
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
2071 mi
Range
746 mi
Mercedes C 300 de
2071 mi
746 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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).
104.1 kWh
Mercedes C 300 de
30.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
53 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 de
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1327 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
