The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 300 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 32,800
€ 46,800
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel 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.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 300
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 EcoFuel
Mercedes C 300
3569 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
3.95 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 300
B7
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 300
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
*CDG*
Engine Code
M 274.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
268 hp
Mercedes C 300
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 300
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300
▶ REPLAY
24.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.79 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.11 lb/hp
12.79 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 300
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
35 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes C 300
27 mpg
city
29 mpg
42 mpg
highway
47 mpg
8.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
283 mi
Range
672 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
283 mi
672 mi
Mercedes C 300
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
115.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
128.7 kWh
115.6 kWh
Mercedes C 300
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 300
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
