The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
€ 37,400
€ 26,200
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.59 %
General
Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
W204
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
104 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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15.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.78 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.04 lb/hp
31.78 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
18 mpg
city
45 mpg
35 mpg
highway
62 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
446 mi
Range
1012 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
1012 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
88.5 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
