The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
€ 34,300

€ 37,400

€ 34,300
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 1.6 TDI SCR is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 18.9 cm longer, 6.2 cm wider and 3.2 cm taller than the Mercedes C 280.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
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
4775
2760
4586
4775 mm
Length
4586 mm
2786 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes C 280
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1555 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg

Weight Difference:
55 kg
3.54 %

General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes C 280
B8
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR
118 bhp
228 bhp
Mercedes C 280
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
250 NM
300 NM
Mercedes C 280
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes C 280
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280
▶ REPLAY
12.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.82 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
12.71 kg/bhp
6.82 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
66 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 280
60 mpg
city
21 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
853 mi
Range
446 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
853 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 1.6 TDI SCR
88.5 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
143 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
586 L
Boot Capacity
475 L











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