The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 e 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)
€ 46,700
€ 32,000
€ 46,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mercedes C 300 e
VW Passat 1.6 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 1.6 TDI BMT
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
785 lb
19.62 %
General
Mercedes C 300 e
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
W205
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300 e
VW Passat 1.6 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
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
316 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes C 300 e
316 hp
118 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
516 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 300 e
516 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 300 e
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.26 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 e
12.66 lb/hp
27.26 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 e
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
138 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mercedes C 300 e
138 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
No data
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
1827 mi
Range
894 mi
Mercedes C 300 e
1827 mi
894 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI 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).
84.3 kWh
Mercedes C 300 e
32.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
55 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 e
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
