The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 300 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19)
€ 30,400
€ 44,000
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI 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 2.0 BlueTDI
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 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes C 300
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.58 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes C 300
B7
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes C 300
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 264
BMP
Engine Code
M 264.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
138 hp
254 hp
Mercedes C 300
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes C 300
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300
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25.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
25.24 lb/hp
13.5 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes C 300
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 300
41 mpg
city
26 mpg
59 mpg
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
925 mi
Range
612 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
925 mi
612 mi
Mercedes C 300
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
127 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
127 kWh
Mercedes C 300
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes C 300
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
