The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 39,800
€ 35,500
€ 39,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘ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 TDI BMT.
Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
1575 kg
Kerb Weight
1559 kg
2060 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2120 kg
Weight Difference:
16 kg
1.02 %
General
Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
W204
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
228 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
175 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 bhp
175 bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 280
300 NM
380 NM
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
6.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.91 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 280
6.91 kg/bhp
8.91 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
54 mpg
Mercedes C 280
31 mpg
54 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
21 mpg
city
46 mpg
41 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
446 mi
Range
836 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
836 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
107 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
136 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
561 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
