The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)

€ 42,500
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) Mercedes C 320 CDI
€ 31,600
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes C 320 CDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.1 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)
72.1
82
69.7 in
Width
72.1 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)
109.7
187.7
180.6 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
690 lb
18.41 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
W204
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.960
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
221 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
376 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Performance

Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

▶ REPLAY
16.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.66 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
16.96 lb/hp
20.66 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
34 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
26 mpg
city
39 mpg
43 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
748 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
595 mi
748 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
92.9 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
141.9 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data