The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 300 de 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 43,200
€ 49,100
€ 43,200
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 3.6 V6 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 de.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 300 de
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 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 300 de
3796 lb
Curb Weight
4178 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5346 lb
Weight Difference:
381 lb
9.12 %
General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 300 de
B7
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 300 de
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
*BWS*
Engine Code
OM 654.920
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
302 hp
Mercedes C 300 de
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 de
Performance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 300 de
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 de
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12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.83 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
13.83 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 de
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 300 de
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
157 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
157 mpg
Mercedes C 300 de
19 mpg
city
No data
32 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
454 mi
Range
2071 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
2071 mi
Mercedes C 300 de
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
30.9 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
30.9 kWh
Mercedes C 300 de
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
53 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 300 de
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
