The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 37,400
€ 30,100
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 280 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and an inch lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
56.9
69.7
79.1
57.9
71.7
81.2
69.7 in
Width
71.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.9 in
Height
57.9 in
108.7
180.6
106.8
187.8
180.6 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.64 %
General
Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
W204
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code
*CKM*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
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15.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.69 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.04 lb/hp
20.69 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
36 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
18 mpg
city
28 mpg
35 mpg
highway
45 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
446 mi
Range
669 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
669 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
123.1 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
