The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 de 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 14)
€ 49,100
€ 30,600
€ 49,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 EcoFuel.
Mercedes C 300 de
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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 EcoFuel
4178 lb
Curb Weight
3523 lb
5346 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
655 lb
15.68 %
General
Mercedes C 300 de
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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 EcoFuel
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
OM 654.920
Engine Code
*CDG*
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 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 300 de
302 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
516 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 300 de
516 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
Mercedes C 300 de
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 de
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
13.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.8 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 de
13.83 lb/hp
23.8 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 de
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes C 300 de
157 mpg
35 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
No data
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
8.2 gal
2071 mi
Range
283 mi
Mercedes C 300 de
2071 mi
283 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes C 300 de
30.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
53 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 de
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
