The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
€ 35,700

€ 44,800

€ 35,700
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 2.0 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 8.3 cm longer, 1 cm wider and 2.8 cm taller than the Mercedes C 300.
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Mercedes C 300
1470
1820
2062
1442
1810
2020
1820 mm
Width
1810 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1470 mm
Height
1442 mm
2712
4769
2840
4686
4769 mm
Length
4686 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2840 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Mercedes C 300
1544 kg
Kerb Weight
1520 kg
2080 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2085 kg

Weight Difference:
24 kg
1.55 %

General
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Mercedes C 300
B7
Generation
W205
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Mercedes C 300
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
*CCZ*
Engine Code
M 274.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
207 bhp
242 bhp
Mercedes C 300
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 1300 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
280 NM
370 NM
Mercedes C 300
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Mercedes C 300
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300
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7.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.28 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
7.46 kg/bhp
6.28 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Mercedes C 300
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
37 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes C 300
26 mpg
city
34 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
565 mi
Range
651 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
565 mi
651 mi
Mercedes C 300
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes C 300
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Mercedes C 300
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
536 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
480 L










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