The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)

€ 35,700
VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TSI
€ 44,800
 Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) Mercedes C 300
€ 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 3.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Mercedes C 300.
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Mercedes C 300
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
71.7
81.2
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
111.8
184.5
187.8 in
Length
184.5 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Mercedes C 300
3404 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4597 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.56 %
Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)

General

VW Passat 2.0 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Mercedes C 300
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
*CCZ*
Engine Code
M 274.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
207 hp
242 hp
Mercedes C 300
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
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

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300

▶ REPLAY
16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.85 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
16.44 lb/hp
13.85 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Mercedes C 300
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes C 300
22 mpg
city
29 mpg
40 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes C 300
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Mercedes C 300
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data