The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
€ 39,800

€ 37,400

€ 39,800
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 SCR is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 18.1 cm longer, 6.2 cm wider and 3.2 cm taller than the Mercedes C 280.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes C 280
1476
1832
2083
1444
1770
2008
1832 mm
Width
1770 mm
2083 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1476 mm
Height
1444 mm
2786
4767
2760
4586
4767 mm
Length
4586 mm
2786 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes C 280
1547 kg
Kerb Weight
1555 kg
2110 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg

Weight Difference:
8 kg
0.51 %

General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes C 280
B8
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes C 280
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
*DFH*
Engine Code
M 272.947

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
187 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
228 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
187 bhp
228 bhp
Mercedes C 280
400 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
400 NM
300 NM
Mercedes C 280
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes C 280
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280
▶ REPLAY
8.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.82 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
8.27 kg/bhp
6.82 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
63 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 280
53 mpg
city
21 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
912 mi
Range
446 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
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
92.5 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
142 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Mercedes C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
563 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
586 L
Boot Capacity
475 L











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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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