The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 e 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
€ 46,700

€ 50,200

€ 46,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,200
ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF.
Mercedes C 300 e
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
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
188
184.5 in
Length
188 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 300 e
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.37 %

General
Mercedes C 300 e
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
W205
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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 TSI OPF
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
*DNU*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
316 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes C 300 e
316 hp
268 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
516 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 300 e
516 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Performance
Mercedes C 300 e
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
12.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.53 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 e
12.66 lb/hp
13.53 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 e
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
138 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes C 300 e
138 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
No data
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
1827 mi
Range
586 mi
Mercedes C 300 e
1827 mi
586 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
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).
132.6 kWh
Mercedes C 300 e
32.2 kWh
132.6 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
55 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 e
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data