The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
€ 30,500
€ 37,400
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches longer, 2 inches wider and an inch taller than the Mercedes C 280.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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
187.8
108.7
180.6
187.8 in
Length
180.6 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 280
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.64 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 280
B7
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 280
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
*CKM*
Engine Code
M 272.947
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
158 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 280
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
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20.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.04 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
20.69 lb/hp
15.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
38 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
29 mpg
city
18 mpg
47 mpg
highway
35 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
702 mi
Range
446 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
702 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
174.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
117.5 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
