The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 h 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14)
€ 47,300
€ 25,400
€ 47,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 300 h is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes C 300 h
VW Passat 1.4 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
188.8
184.5 in
Length
188.8 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 300 h
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
606 lb
16.03 %
General
Mercedes C 300 h
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
W205
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300 h
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.921
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
228 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 300 h
228 hp
120 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
553 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 300 h
553 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mercedes C 300 h
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
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16.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.46 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 h
16.58 lb/hp
26.46 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 h
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes C 300 h
65 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
60 mpg
city
29 mpg
69 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
863 mi
Range
690 mi
Mercedes C 300 h
863 mi
690 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
74 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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes C 300 h
74 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 h
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
