The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 de 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)
€ 49,100
€ 27,500
€ 49,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 0.8 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Mercedes C 300 de
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
56.8
71.3
79.5
57.6
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.8 in
Height
57.6 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
4178 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
5346 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
860 lb
20.59 %
General
Mercedes C 300 de
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
W205
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300 de
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
OM 654.920
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
302 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes C 300 de
302 hp
104 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Mercedes C 300 de
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 de
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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13.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 de
13.83 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 de
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mercedes C 300 de
157 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
No data
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
2071 mi
Range
1061 mi
Mercedes C 300 de
2071 mi
1061 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
84.3 kWh
Mercedes C 300 de
30.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
53 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 de
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
