The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
€ 43,200
€ 39,800
€ 43,200
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 3.6 V6 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 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 280
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.9
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
106.8
187.8
108.7
180.6
187.8 in
Length
180.6 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 280
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
324 lb
8.53 %
General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 280
B7
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 280
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
*BWS*
Engine Code
M 272.947
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280
Performance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 280
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
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12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.23 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
15.23 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
19 mpg
city
18 mpg
32 mpg
highway
34 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
454 mi
Range
446 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
Environmental Impact
176.2 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 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
