The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)

€ 32,800
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 44,800
 Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) Mercedes C 300
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,800

ⓘ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
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
71.7
81.2
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
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
3351 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4597 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.11 %
Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 300
B7
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 300
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four 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
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
242 hp
Mercedes C 300
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 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

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300

▶ REPLAY
24.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.85 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.11 lb/hp
13.85 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 300
Fuel Economy
15.3 lb✽  ( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
37 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
6 MPGe
37 mpg
Mercedes C 300
20.6 lb
city
29 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
45 mpg
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
303 mi
Range
651 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
651 mi
Mercedes C 300
Environmental Impact
31.5 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes C 300
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 300
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data