The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 300 Estate 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14)

€ 46,500
Mercedes C 300 Estate 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) Mercedes C 300 Estate
€ 38,500
 VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14) VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 46,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes C 300 Estate
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
1457
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 Estate 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
1810
2020
1516
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14)
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 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14)
2712
4771
4702 mm
Length
4771 mm
2840 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 300 Estate
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
1545 kg
Kerb Weight
1672 kg
2120 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2280 kg
Mercedes C 300 Estate 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
127 kg
7.6 %
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14)

General

Mercedes C 300 Estate
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
S205
Generation
B7
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 300 Estate
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1991 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
242 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
175 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Estate
242 bhp
175 bhp
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
370 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Estate
370 NM
380 NM
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes C 300 Estate
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 Estate

62 mph 62
mph

118 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
6.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.55 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 300 Estate
6.38 kg/bhp
9.55 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 300 Estate
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Estate
44 mpg
50 mpg
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
34 mpg
city
42 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
641 mi
Range
741 mi
Mercedes C 300 Estate
641 mi
741 mi
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
117.3 kWh
Mercedes C 300 Estate
121.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 300 Estate
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
608 kg
490 L
Boot Capacity
588 L
1510 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1716 L