The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
€ 44,300
€ 37,400
€ 44,300
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 GTE is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.1 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Mercedes C 280.
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 280
57.3
72.1
82
56.9
69.7
79.1
72.1 in
Width
69.7 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.3 in
Height
56.9 in
109.9
187.7
108.7
180.6
187.7 in
Length
180.6 in
109.9 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 280
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
368 lb
9.69 %
General
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 280
B8
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 280
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
*DGE*
Engine Code
M 272.947
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat GTE
215 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Passat GTE
295 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280
Performance
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 280
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.04 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
17.66 lb/hp
15.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
138 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Passat GTE
138 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
No data
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
1827 mi
Range
446 mi
VW Passat GTE
1827 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
Environmental Impact
32.2 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 GTE
32.2 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
