The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes C 300 de 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 43,700
€ 49,100
€ 43,700
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 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 de.
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 300 de
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 de
3814 lb
Curb Weight
4178 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5346 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
8.71 %
General
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 300 de
B8
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 300 de
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
*DGE*
Engine Code
OM 654.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Passat GTE
215 hp
302 hp
Mercedes C 300 de
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Passat GTE
295 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 de
Performance
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 300 de
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 de
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17.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.83 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
17.74 lb/hp
13.83 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 de
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 300 de
Fuel Economy
168 mpg
combined
157 mpg
VW Passat GTE
168 mpg
157 mpg
Mercedes C 300 de
No data
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
2219 mi
Range
2071 mi
VW Passat GTE
2219 mi
2071 mi
Mercedes C 300 de
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).
30.9 kWh
VW Passat GTE
26.6 kWh
30.9 kWh
Mercedes C 300 de
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
43 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
53 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 300 de
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
