The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 300 Estate 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

€ 46,500
Mercedes C 300 Estate 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) Mercedes C 300 Estate
€ 31,700
 VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 46,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes C 300 Estate is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.9 cm shorter, 1 cm narrower and 5.9 cm lower than the VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Mercedes C 300 Estate
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1457
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 Estate 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
1810
2020
1516
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
1820
2062
1810 mm
Width
1820 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1457 mm
Height
1516 mm
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 Estate 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
2840
4702
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
2712
4771
4702 mm
Length
4771 mm
2840 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 300 Estate
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1545 kg
Kerb Weight
1626 kg
2120 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2150 kg
Mercedes C 300 Estate 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
81 kg
4.98 %
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

General

Mercedes C 300 Estate
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
S205
Generation
B7
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 300 Estate
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1991 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
242 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Estate
242 bhp
148 bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
370 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Estate
370 NM
220 NM
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

Mercedes C 300 Estate
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 Estate

62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
6.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.99 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 300 Estate
6.38 kg/bhp
10.99 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 300 Estate
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
6.9 kg✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mercedes C 300 Estate
44 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
34 mpg
city
9.3 kg
52 mpg
motorway
5.6 kg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
21 kg
641 mi
Range
303 mi
Mercedes C 300 Estate
641 mi
303 mi
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
31.5 kWh
Mercedes C 300 Estate
121.2 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 300 Estate
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
524 kg
490 L
Boot Capacity
603 L
1510 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1731 L