The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
€ 35,200
€ 37,400
€ 35,200
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 1.8 TSI BMT 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 1.8 TSI BMT
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 1.8 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 280
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.81 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 280
B8
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 280
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
*CJS*
Engine Code
M 272.947
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
178 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 280
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
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18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.04 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
18.33 lb/hp
15.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
40 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
33 mpg
city
18 mpg
46 mpg
highway
35 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
695 mi
Range
446 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
695 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 1.8 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
