The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 e 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
€ 46,700

€ 44,200

€ 46,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,200
ⓘ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 BMT.
Mercedes C 300 e
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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 SCR BMT
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3794 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
207 lb
5.17 %

General
Mercedes C 300 e
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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 BMT
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
*CUA*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
316 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 300 e
316 hp
237 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
516 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 300 e
516 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 300 e
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 e
12.66 lb/hp
16.01 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 e
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
138 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes C 300 e
138 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
No data
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
1827 mi
Range
746 mi
Mercedes C 300 e
1827 mi
746 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
113.1 kWh
Mercedes C 300 e
32.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
55 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 e
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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