The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
€ 25,400
€ 42,000
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.4 TSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.3 inches longer, 2 inches wider and an inch taller than the Mercedes C 280.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 280
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.9
69.7
79.1
71.7 in
Width
69.7 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.9 in
Height
56.9 in
106.8
188.8
108.7
180.6
188.8 in
Length
180.6 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 280
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
11.93 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 280
B7
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 280
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
*CAX*
Engine Code
M 272.948
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
120 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 280
126 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
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26.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.81 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
26.46 lb/hp
15.81 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes C 280
29 mpg
city
18 mpg
46 mpg
highway
33 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
690 mi
Range
436 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
690 mi
436 mi
Mercedes C 280
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
178.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
