The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
€ 32,000
€ 44,800
€ 32,000
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 1.6 TDI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Mercedes C 300.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 300
58.1
72.1
82
56.8
71.3
79.5
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.1 in
Height
56.8 in
109.7
187.7
111.8
184.5
187.7 in
Length
184.5 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 300
3217 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 300
B8
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 300
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
*DCZ*
Engine Code
M 274.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
118 hp
242 hp
Mercedes C 300
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 300
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300
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27.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.85 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
27.26 lb/hp
13.85 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 300
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes C 300
51 mpg
city
29 mpg
62 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
894 mi
Range
651 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
894 mi
651 mi
Mercedes C 300
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes C 300
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 300
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
