The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)

€ 35,700
VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TSI
€ 39,800
 Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 35,700
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 TSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches longer, 2 inches wider and an inch taller than the Mercedes C 280.
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Mercedes C 280
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
71.7
81.2
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
71.7 in
Width
69.7 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.9 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
187.8 in
Length
180.6 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Mercedes C 280
3404 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
68 lb
1.96 %
Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Mercedes C 280
B7
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Mercedes C 280
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
*CCZ*
Engine Code
M 272.947
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
207 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Mercedes C 280
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

▶ REPLAY
16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.23 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
16.44 lb/hp
15.23 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
22 mpg
city
18 mpg
40 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
446 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
565 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
Environmental Impact
145.8 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
145.8 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Mercedes C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data