The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09)
€ 29,700
€ 39,200
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.5 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
59.7
72.1
82
57.4
69.7
79.1
72.1 in
Width
69.7 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
59.7 in
Height
57.4 in
109.7
187.7
108.7
181.1
187.7 in
Length
181.1 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
3181 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
346 lb
9.81 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
B8
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
*CZC*
Engine Code
M 272.947
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
128 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
25.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.47 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
25.86 lb/hp
15.47 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
46 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
39 mpg
city
17 mpg
52 mpg
highway
34 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
719 mi
Range
436 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
719 mi
436 mi
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
178.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1272 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
50.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
