The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
€ 30,100
€ 44,800
€ 30,100
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 1.8 TSI 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 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 300
3311 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.19 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 300
B7
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 300
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
*CDA*
Engine Code
M 274.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
158 hp
242 hp
Mercedes C 300
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 300
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300
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20.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.85 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
20.96 lb/hp
13.85 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 300
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes C 300
25 mpg
city
29 mpg
44 mpg
highway
45 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
630 mi
Range
651 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
630 mi
651 mi
Mercedes C 300
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
130.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes C 300
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 300
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1164 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
