The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)

€ 33,900
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 42,000
 Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000

ⓘ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 DSG (17 - 18)
72.1
82
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (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 DSG (17 - 18)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (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
3404 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
201 lb
5.58 %
Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (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
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic 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
*DSR*
Engine Code
M 272.948
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
135 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
55 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes C 280
46 mpg
city
18 mpg
60 mpg
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
954 mi
Range
436 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
954 mi
436 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).
178.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
88.5 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Mercedes C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1248 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data