The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09) vs. VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 39,200
€ 33,900
€ 39,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 3.6 inches lower than the VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI.
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
57.4
69.7
79.1
61
71.7
81.2
69.7 in
Width
71.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.4 in
Height
61 in
108.7
181.1
106.7
187.8
181.1 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.62 %
General
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
S204
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
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
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
228 hp
158 hp
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Performance
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
150 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
15.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.18 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
15.47 lb/hp
22.18 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
25 mpg
31 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
17 mpg
city
22 mpg
34 mpg
highway
39 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
436 mi
Range
565 mi
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
436 mi
565 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 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).
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).
145.8 kWh
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
178.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
