The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)
€ 37,400
€ 32,000
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
56.9
69.7
79.1
58.1
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
108.7
180.6
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 1.6 TDI BMT
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.18 %
General
Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
W204
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
118 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 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
128 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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15.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.26 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.04 lb/hp
27.26 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
57 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
18 mpg
city
51 mpg
35 mpg
highway
62 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
446 mi
Range
894 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
894 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).
84.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 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
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
