The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 32,000
€ 48,500
€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,500
ⓘ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 d.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 300 d
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 d
3217 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5038 lb
Weight Difference:
542 lb
14.42 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 300 d
B8
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 300 d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
*DCZ*
Engine Code
OM 654.920
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 3800 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
118 hp
242 hp
Mercedes C 300 d
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 d
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 300 d
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 d
▶ REPLAY
27.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.53 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
27.26 lb/hp
15.53 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 300 d
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes C 300 d
51 mpg
city
36 mpg
62 mpg
highway
48 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
894 mi
Range
463 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
894 mi
463 mi
Mercedes C 300 d
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).
113.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
113.1 kWh
Mercedes C 300 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 300 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
