The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 e 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
€ 46,700
€ 28,700
€ 46,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes C 300 e
VW Passat 1.4 TSI 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 1.4 TSI BMT
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
926 lb
23.14 %
General
Mercedes C 300 e
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
W205
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
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 turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
316 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 300 e
316 hp
123 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
516 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes C 300 e
516 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 300 e
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 e
12.66 lb/hp
25 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 e
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
138 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mercedes C 300 e
138 mpg
47 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
No data
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
1827 mi
Range
733 mi
Mercedes C 300 e
1827 mi
733 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
32.2 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).
94.8 kWh
Mercedes C 300 e
32.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
55 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
183 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
1224 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
