The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
€ 29,800
€ 39,800
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 18.1 cm longer, 6.2 cm wider and 3.2 cm taller than the Mercedes C 280.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 280
1476
1832
2083
1444
1770
2008
1832 mm
Width
1770 mm
2083 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1476 mm
Height
1444 mm
2786
4767
2760
4586
4767 mm
Length
4586 mm
2786 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 280
1444 kg
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2060 kg
Weight Difference:
131 kg
8.32 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 280
B8
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 280
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
*DCZ*
Engine Code
M 272.947
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
118 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
228 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
118 bhp
228 bhp
Mercedes C 280
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
300 NM
Mercedes C 280
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 280
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
▶ REPLAY
12.24 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.91 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
12.24 kg/bhp
6.91 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
71 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 280
60 mpg
city
21 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
41 mpg
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
917 mi
Range
446 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
917 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
174.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
105 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
546 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
586 L
Boot Capacity
475 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
