The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
€ 43,700
€ 44,800
€ 43,700
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 GTE is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the Mercedes C 300.
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 300
58.4
72.1
82
56.8
71.3
79.5
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.4 in
Height
56.8 in
109.7
191.9
111.8
184.5
191.9 in
Length
184.5 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 300
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
12.14 %
General
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 300
B8
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 GTE
Mercedes C 300
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
*DGE*
Engine Code
M 274.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat GTE
215 hp
242 hp
Mercedes C 300
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Passat GTE
295 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300
Performance
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 300
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300
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17.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.85 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
17.74 lb/hp
13.85 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 300
Fuel Economy
168 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Passat GTE
168 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes C 300
No data
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
2219 mi
Range
651 mi
VW Passat GTE
2219 mi
651 mi
Mercedes C 300
Environmental Impact
26.6 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 GTE
26.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes C 300
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
43 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 300
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
