The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
€ 34,500
€ 41,600
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI 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 TSI
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 TSI
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
3437 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4729 lb
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.45 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
B7
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
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
*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 SportWagen 2.0 TSI
207 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
146 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
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16.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.61 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
16.6 lb/hp
15.61 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
33 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
24 mpg
city
18 mpg
42 mpg
highway
33 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
604 mi
Range
436 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
604 mi
436 mi
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
136.5 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 TSI
136.5 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1281 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
