The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 e 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
€ 49,100
€ 33,600
€ 49,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes C 300 e
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
56.8
71.3
79.5
58.1
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
111.8
184.5
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 2.0 TDI BMT
4178 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
5357 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
869 lb
20.8 %
General
Mercedes C 300 e
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
W205
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300 e
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
316 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 300 e
316 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
516 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 300 e
516 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 300 e
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
13.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.36 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 e
13.22 lb/hp
22.36 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 e
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
124 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes C 300 e
124 mpg
52 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
No data
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
1635 mi
Range
912 mi
Mercedes C 300 e
1635 mi
912 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI 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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes C 300 e
36 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
58 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 e
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1188 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
