The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 300 de 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 30,100
€ 49,100
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.4 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Mercedes C 300 de.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 300 de
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.8
71.3
79.5
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.9 in
Height
56.8 in
106.8
187.8
111.8
184.5
187.8 in
Length
184.5 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 300 de
3269 lb
Curb Weight
4178 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5346 lb
Weight Difference:
908 lb
21.73 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 300 de
B7
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 300 de
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
*CKM*
Engine Code
OM 654.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
158 hp
302 hp
Mercedes C 300 de
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 de
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 300 de
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 de
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20.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.83 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
20.69 lb/hp
13.83 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 de
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 300 de
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
157 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
157 mpg
Mercedes C 300 de
28 mpg
city
No data
45 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
669 mi
Range
2071 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
669 mi
2071 mi
Mercedes C 300 de
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
30.9 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
30.9 kWh
Mercedes C 300 de
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
53 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 300 de
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
