The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09) vs. VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18)
€ 39,200

€ 48,600

€ 39,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,600
ⓘ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 6.9 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
57.4
69.7
79.1
59.3
72.1
82
69.7 in
Width
72.1 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.4 in
Height
59.3 in
108.7
181.1
109.8
188.1
181.1 in
Length
188.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3915 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb

Weight Difference:
388 lb
9.91 %

General
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
S204
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code
*CUA*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
228 hp
237 hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
221 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
150 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
15.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.52 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
15.47 lb/hp
16.52 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
25 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
17 mpg
city
33 mpg
34 mpg
highway
44 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
436 mi
Range
684 mi
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
436 mi
684 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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).
123.4 kWh
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
178.2 kWh
123.4 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1287 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.1 cu ft










42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.1 cu ft