The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI DSG (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 300 Coupé 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 32,700
€ 45,300
€ 32,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.4 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Mercedes C 300 Coupé.
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
55.8
73
82.3
55.4
71.3
79.4
73 in
Width
71.3 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
55.8 in
Height
55.4 in
106.7
188.9
111.8
184.5
188.9 in
Length
184.5 in
106.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
3336 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.33 %
General
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
3C/35
Generation
C205
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
*CDA*
Engine Code
M 274.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
158 hp
242 hp
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
Performance
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
▶ REPLAY
21.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.26 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
21.11 lb/hp
14.26 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
32 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
40 mpg
highway
46 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
596 mi
Range
651 mi
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
596 mi
651 mi
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
138.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 300 Coupé
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
