The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09)
€ 35,900
€ 39,200
€ 35,900
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 2.0 TDI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon.
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
59.7
71.7
81.2
57.4
69.7
79.1
71.7 in
Width
69.7 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
59.7 in
Height
57.4 in
106.8
187.8
108.7
181.1
187.8 in
Length
181.1 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
3567 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.12 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
B7
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
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 SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
BMR
Engine Code
M 272.947
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
168 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
137 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
21.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.47 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
21.23 lb/hp
15.47 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
44 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
37 mpg
city
17 mpg
51 mpg
highway
34 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
821 mi
Range
436 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
821 mi
436 mi
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
109.1 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 2.0 TDI BMT
109.1 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1305 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
