The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 de 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 49,100

€ 43,200

€ 49,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 3.6 V6.
Mercedes C 300 de
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
4178 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
5346 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb

Weight Difference:
381 lb
9.12 %

General
Mercedes C 300 de
VW Passat 3.6 V6
W205
Generation
B7
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300 de
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
OM 654.920
Engine Code
*BWS*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
302 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Mercedes C 300 de
302 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
516 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes C 300 de
516 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
Mercedes C 300 de
VW Passat 3.6 V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 de
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 3.6 V6
▶ REPLAY
13.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 de
13.83 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 de
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes C 300 de
157 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
No data
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
2071 mi
Range
454 mi
Mercedes C 300 de
2071 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
Mercedes C 300 de
30.9 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
53 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 de
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data