The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)
€ 39,800
€ 27,500
€ 39,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 0.7 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
56.9
69.7
79.1
57.6
71.7
81.2
69.7 in
Width
71.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.9 in
Height
57.6 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.44 %
General
Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
W204
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
104 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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15.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.23 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
18 mpg
city
45 mpg
34 mpg
highway
65 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
446 mi
Range
1061 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
1061 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
84.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
