The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 300 e 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 43,200
€ 46,700
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,700
ⓘ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 e.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 300 e
3796 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb
Weight Difference:
205 lb
5.12 %
General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 300 e
B7
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 e
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
*BWS*
Engine Code
M 274.920
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
316 hp
Mercedes C 300 e
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 e
Performance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 300 e
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 e
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12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.66 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
12.66 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 300 e
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
138 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
138 mpg
Mercedes C 300 e
19 mpg
city
No data
32 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
454 mi
Range
1827 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
1827 mi
Mercedes C 300 e
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).
32.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
32.2 kWh
Mercedes C 300 e
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
55 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 300 e
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
