The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 300 e 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)

€ 49,100
Mercedes C 300 e 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) Mercedes C 300 e
€ 32,300
 VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 49,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

ⓘ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 3.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Mercedes C 300 e
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 e 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
71.3
79.5
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.8 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 e 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
109.7
187.7
184.5 in
Length
187.7 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 300 e
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
4178 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
5357 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Mercedes C 300 e 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
1080 lb
25.85 %
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)

General

Mercedes C 300 e
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
W205
Generation
B8
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 300 e
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
316 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 300 e
316 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
516 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 300 e
516 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Mercedes C 300 e
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 e

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
13.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.93 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 e
13.22 lb/hp
20.93 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 300 e
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
124 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 300 e
124 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
No data
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1635 mi
Range
774 mi
Mercedes C 300 e
1635 mi
774 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
100.4 kWh
Mercedes C 300 e
36 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
58 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 300 e
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data