The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes C 300 e 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 32,400
€ 49,100
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,100
ⓘ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 e.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 300 e
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 e
3344 lb
Curb Weight
4178 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5357 lb
Weight Difference:
833 lb
19.94 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 300 e
B7
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 300 e
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid 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
316 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
158 hp
316 hp
Mercedes C 300 e
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 e
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 300 e
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 e
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21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.22 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
21.16 lb/hp
13.22 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 300 e
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
124 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
124 mpg
Mercedes C 300 e
25 mpg
city
No data
43 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
1635 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
621 mi
1635 mi
Mercedes C 300 e
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
36 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
132.6 kWh
36 kWh
Mercedes C 300 e
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
58 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 300 e
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
