The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 46,400
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 37,400
 Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 46,400
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 TSI 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 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 280
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (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 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (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 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 280
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.71 %
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)

General

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

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 280
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
*CJX*
Engine Code
M 272.947
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
276 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 280
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

▶ REPLAY
12.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.04 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
12.9 lb/hp
15.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
33 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
city
18 mpg
39 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
578 mi
Range
446 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
578 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
Environmental Impact
134.5 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 TSI BMT
134.5 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data