The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)

€ 37,400
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 30,400
 VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400

ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI.
Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
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 2.0 BlueTDI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.58 %
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)

General

Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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 2.0 BlueTDI
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
BMP
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
15.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.24 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.04 lb/hp
25.24 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
50 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
18 mpg
city
41 mpg
35 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
446 mi
Range
925 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
925 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data