The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI (10 - 14)
€ 37,400

€ 33,500

€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500
ⓘ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 18.3 cm shorter, 5 cm narrower and 2.6 cm lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI.
Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
1444
1770
2008
1470
1820
2062
1770 mm
Width
1820 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1444 mm
Height
1470 mm
2760
4586
2712
4769
4586 mm
Length
4769 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
1555 kg
Kerb Weight
1537 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2060 kg

Weight Difference:
18 kg
1.16 %

General
Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
W204
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code
*CCZ*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
228 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 bhp
207 bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes C 280
300 NM
280 NM
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Performance
Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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6.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.43 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 280
6.82 kg/bhp
7.43 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes C 280
31 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
21 mpg
city
28 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
446 mi
Range
604 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
604 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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).
136.5 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
523 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
565 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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