The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 h 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14)
€ 47,300
€ 25,800
€ 47,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes C 300 h
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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 h
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
582 lb
15.39 %
General
Mercedes C 300 h
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 300 h
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
152 mph
Maximum Speed
127 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 BMT
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16.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.66 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 h
16.58 lb/hp
26.66 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 h
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes C 300 h
65 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
60 mpg
city
30 mpg
69 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
863 mi
Range
737 mi
Mercedes C 300 h
863 mi
737 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
111.8 kWh
Mercedes C 300 h
74 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 h
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
