The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
€ 31,600
€ 42,000
€ 31,600
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 BMT ACT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.1 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Mercedes C 280.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Mercedes C 280
58.1
72.1
82
56.9
69.7
79.1
72.1 in
Width
69.7 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
58.1 in
Height
56.9 in
109.7
187.7
108.7
180.6
187.7 in
Length
180.6 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Mercedes C 280
3058 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
547 lb
15.18 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Mercedes C 280
B8
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 BMT ACT
Mercedes C 280
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
*CZE*
Engine Code
M 272.948
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
148 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Mercedes C 280
137 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
▶ REPLAY
20.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.81 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
20.66 lb/hp
15.81 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
48 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes C 280
39 mpg
city
18 mpg
55 mpg
highway
33 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
748 mi
Range
436 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
748 mi
436 mi
Mercedes C 280
Environmental Impact
92.9 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 BMT ACT
92.9 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Mercedes C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
