The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
€ 30,500
€ 39,800
€ 30,500
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 SCR BlueMotion is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.1 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Mercedes C 280.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Mercedes C 280
57.5
72.1
82
56.9
69.7
79.1
72.1 in
Width
69.7 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.5 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 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Mercedes C 280
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
223 lb
6.42 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Mercedes C 280
B8
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Mercedes C 280
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
*DCZ*
Engine Code
M 272.947
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
118 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Mercedes C 280
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
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27.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.23 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
27.54 lb/hp
15.23 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
64 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
55 mpg
city
18 mpg
71 mpg
highway
34 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
991 mi
Range
446 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
991 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
Environmental Impact
76.1 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 SCR BlueMotion
76.1 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Mercedes C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
