The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
€ 42,000
€ 32,800
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
56.9
69.7
79.1
57.9
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
108.7
180.6
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 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3569 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
0.97 %
General
Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
W204
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.948
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
151 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
15.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.81 lb/hp
24.11 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
15.3 lb✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mercedes C 280
25 mpg
6 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
18 mpg
city
20.6 lb
33 mpg
highway
12.4 lb
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
436 mi
Range
303 mi
Mercedes C 280
436 mi
303 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
31.5 kWh
Mercedes C 280
178.2 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
