The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 300 h 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18)
€ 32,800
€ 47,300
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,300
ⓘ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 h.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 300 h
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 h
3569 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
5.61 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 300 h
B7
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 h
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*CDG*
Engine Code
OM 651.921
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 300 h
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 h
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 300 h
133 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 h
▶ REPLAY
24.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.58 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.11 lb/hp
16.58 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 300 h
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
65 mpg
( 73 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.)
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
6 MPGe
73 MPGe
Mercedes C 300 h
20.6 lb
city
60 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
69 mpg
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
303 mi
Range
863 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
863 mi
Mercedes C 300 h
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).
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).
74 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
74 kWh
Mercedes C 300 h
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 300 h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
