The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 e 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
€ 46,700
€ 30,400
€ 46,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI.
Mercedes C 300 e
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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 2.0 BlueTDI
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
12.95 %
General
Mercedes C 300 e
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
W205
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300 e
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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
BMP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
316 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 300 e
316 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
516 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 300 e
516 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Mercedes C 300 e
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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12.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.24 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 e
12.66 lb/hp
25.24 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 e
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
138 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes C 300 e
138 mpg
50 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
No data
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1827 mi
Range
925 mi
Mercedes C 300 e
1827 mi
925 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Mercedes C 300 e
32.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
55 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 e
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
