The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
€ 34,800
€ 37,400
€ 34,800
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 2.0 TDI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 18.3 cm longer, 5 cm wider and 2.6 cm taller than the Mercedes C 280.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 280
1470
1820
2062
1444
1770
2008
1820 mm
Width
1770 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1470 mm
Height
1444 mm
2712
4769
2760
4586
4769 mm
Length
4586 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 280
1591 kg
Kerb Weight
1555 kg
2130 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg
Weight Difference:
36 kg
2.26 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 280
B7
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 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
BMR
Engine Code
M 272.947
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
228 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
168 bhp
228 bhp
Mercedes C 280
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
350 NM
300 NM
Mercedes C 280
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 280
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
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9.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.82 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
9.47 kg/bhp
6.82 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 280
45 mpg
city
21 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
821 mi
Range
446 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
821 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
Environmental Impact
109.1 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 2.0 TDI BMT
109.1 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
539 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
475 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
