The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 13)
€ 35,200
€ 48,300
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.1 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
58.1
72.1
82
57
69.7
79.1
72.1 in
Width
69.7 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
58.1 in
Height
57 in
109.7
187.7
108.7
180.6
187.7 in
Length
180.6 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb
Weight Difference:
562 lb
14.69 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
B8
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
*CJS*
Engine Code
OM 642.832
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
178 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.78 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
18.33 lb/hp
16.78 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
40 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
33 mpg
city
26 mpg
46 mpg
highway
40 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
695 mi
Range
586 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
695 mi
586 mi
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
144 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
