The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 300 e 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)

€ 46,700
Mercedes C 300 e 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) Mercedes C 300 e
€ 44,300
 VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat GTE
€ 46,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300

ⓘ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 0.6 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
Mercedes C 300 e
VW Passat GTE
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 e 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
71.3
79.5
57.3
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.8 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 e 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
109.9
187.7
184.5 in
Length
187.7 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 300 e
VW Passat GTE
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
Mercedes C 300 e 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
205 lb
5.12 %
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 300 e
VW Passat GTE
W205
Generation
B8
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 GTE
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
316 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes C 300 e
316 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
516 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes C 300 e
516 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE

Performance

Mercedes C 300 e
VW Passat GTE
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 e

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat GTE

▶ REPLAY
12.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 e
12.66 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 300 e
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
138 mpg
combined
138 mpg
Mercedes C 300 e
138 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat GTE
No data
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1827 mi
Range
1827 mi
Mercedes C 300 e
1827 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
32.2 kWh
Mercedes C 300 e
32.2 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
55 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 300 e
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data