The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)
€ 41,600
€ 28,500
€ 41,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57.4
69.7
79.1
59.4
71.7
81.2
69.7 in
Width
71.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.4 in
Height
59.4 in
108.7
181.1
106.8
187.8
181.1 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3411 lb
4729 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.21 %
General
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
S204
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 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 Station Wagon
228 hp
104 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
149 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
15.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.8 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
15.61 lb/hp
32.8 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
25 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
18 mpg
city
45 mpg
33 mpg
highway
62 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
436 mi
Range
1012 mi
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
436 mi
1012 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
88.5 kWh
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
178.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1197 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
