The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 de 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
€ 49,100
€ 29,100
€ 49,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes C 300 de
VW Passat 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
4178 lb
Curb Weight
3377 lb
5346 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
800 lb
19.15 %
General
Mercedes C 300 de
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
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
BMP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 300 de
302 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
516 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 300 de
516 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 300 de
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
131 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 2.0 TDI BMT
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13.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.47 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 de
13.83 lb/hp
24.47 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 de
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mercedes C 300 de
157 mpg
51 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
No data
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
2071 mi
Range
946 mi
Mercedes C 300 de
2071 mi
946 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI 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).
94.6 kWh
Mercedes C 300 de
30.9 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
53 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 de
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1252 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
