The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 e 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 49,100
€ 32,800
€ 49,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 300 e 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 BMT.
Mercedes C 300 e
VW Passat 1.4 TSI 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 e
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4178 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
5357 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
853 lb
20.42 %
General
Mercedes C 300 e
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
W205
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300 e
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
*CKM*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
316 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 300 e
316 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
516 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 300 e
516 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 300 e
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
13.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 e
13.22 lb/hp
21.04 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 e
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
124 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes C 300 e
124 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
No data
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1635 mi
Range
713 mi
Mercedes C 300 e
1635 mi
713 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
36 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).
115.6 kWh
Mercedes C 300 e
36 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
58 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 e
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
