The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
€ 34,600
€ 39,800
€ 34,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800
ⓘ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 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
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 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes C 280
3404 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
68 lb
1.96 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes C 280
B8
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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 272.947
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
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
251 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes C 280
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
▶ REPLAY
23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.23 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
23 lb/hp
15.23 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
56 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
46 mpg
city
18 mpg
64 mpg
highway
34 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
976 mi
Range
446 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
976 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 SCR
86.4 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
222 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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
