The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)

€ 32,900
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 37,400
 Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 32,900
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 SCR 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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes C 280
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17)
72.1
82
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
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
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
187.7 in
Length
180.6 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes C 280
3523 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
95 lb
2.7 %
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes C 280
B8
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes C 280
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
*DFG*
Engine Code
M 272.947
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
148 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
251 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes C 280
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

▶ REPLAY
23.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.04 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
23.8 lb/hp
15.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
52 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
43 mpg
city
18 mpg
60 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
912 mi
Range
446 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
912 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
174.3 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
92.5 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1371 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data