The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
€ 37,400
€ 33,600
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘ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 18.1 cm shorter, 6.2 cm narrower and 3.2 cm lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
1444
1770
2008
1476
1832
2083
1770 mm
Width
1832 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1444 mm
Height
1476 mm
2760
4586
2786
4767
4586 mm
Length
4767 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
1555 kg
Kerb Weight
1501 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg
Weight Difference:
54 kg
3.47 %
General
Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
W204
Generation
B8
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
228 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 bhp
148 bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 280
300 NM
340 NM
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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6.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.14 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 280
6.82 kg/bhp
10.14 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Mercedes C 280
31 mpg
63 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
21 mpg
city
53 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
446 mi
Range
912 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
912 mi
VW Passat 2.0 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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
118 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
539 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
586 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
