The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI (10 - 14)

€ 42,000
Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 33,500
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI (10 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TSI
€ 42,000
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 7.2 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and an inch lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI.
Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI (10 - 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 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI (10 - 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 TSI
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3389 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
216 lb
5.99 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI (10 - 14)

General

Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
W204
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.948
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
207 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI

Performance

Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
151 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
15.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.37 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.81 lb/hp
16.37 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes C 280
25 mpg
33 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
18 mpg
city
24 mpg
33 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
436 mi
Range
604 mi
Mercedes C 280
436 mi
604 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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).
136.5 kWh
Mercedes C 280
178.2 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data