The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)

€ 37,400
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 33,000
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000

ⓘ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 7.1 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
72.1
82
69.7 in
Width
72.1 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.9 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
109.7
187.7
180.6 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3280 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.32 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)

General

Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
W204
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Performance

Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

▶ REPLAY
15.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.16 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.04 lb/hp
22.16 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
18 mpg
city
36 mpg
35 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
446 mi
Range
746 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
746 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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).
104.1 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1327 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data