The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

€ 39,800
Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 32,800
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 39,800
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 18.3 cm shorter, 5 cm narrower and 2.6 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1444
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
1770
2008
1470
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
1820
2062
1770 mm
Width
1820 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1444 mm
Height
1470 mm
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
2760
4586
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
2712
4769
4586 mm
Length
4769 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1575 kg
Kerb Weight
1619 kg
2060 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2140 kg
Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
44 kg
2.72 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

General

Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
W204
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
V6 petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
228 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 bhp
148 bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 280
300 NM
220 NM
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

100 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
6.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.94 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 280
6.91 kg/bhp
10.94 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
6.9 kg✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mercedes C 280
31 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
21 mpg
city
9.3 kg
41 mpg
motorway
5.6 kg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
21 kg
446 mi
Range
303 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
303 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
31.5 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
521 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data