The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)

€ 39,800
Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 46,400
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 39,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,400

ⓘ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 7.1 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT.
Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)
72.1
82
69.7 in
Width
72.1 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.9 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)
109.7
187.7
180.6 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.47 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)

General

Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
W204
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
276 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
15.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.9 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.23 lb/hp
12.9 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
33 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
18 mpg
city
26 mpg
34 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
446 mi
Range
578 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
578 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI 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).
134.5 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 280
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data