The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 e 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
€ 46,700
€ 35,700
€ 46,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700
ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI.
Mercedes C 300 e
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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 TSI
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
597 lb
14.92 %
General
Mercedes C 300 e
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
W205
Generation
B7
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300 e
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
316 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mercedes C 300 e
316 hp
207 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
516 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes C 300 e
516 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Performance
Mercedes C 300 e
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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12.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.44 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 e
12.66 lb/hp
16.44 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 e
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
138 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 300 e
138 mpg
31 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
No data
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1827 mi
Range
565 mi
Mercedes C 300 e
1827 mi
565 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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).
145.8 kWh
Mercedes C 300 e
32.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
55 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 e
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
