The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)

€ 37,400
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 44,200
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,200

ⓘ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 7.1 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3794 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
366 lb
9.65 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
W204
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
237 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

▶ REPLAY
15.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.04 lb/hp
16.01 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
113.1 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1188 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data