The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 e 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
€ 46,700
€ 42,000
€ 46,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mercedes C 300 e
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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 SCR
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3609 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb
Weight Difference:
392 lb
9.8 %
General
Mercedes C 300 e
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
W205
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300 e
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
316 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 300 e
316 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
516 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes C 300 e
516 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Mercedes C 300 e
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
12.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.3 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 e
12.66 lb/hp
19.3 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 e
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
138 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes C 300 e
138 mpg
46 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
No data
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
1827 mi
Range
804 mi
Mercedes C 300 e
1827 mi
804 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
104.9 kWh
Mercedes C 300 e
32.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
55 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 e
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1351 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
