The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 42,500
€ 34,300
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘ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 18.9 cm shorter, 6.2 cm narrower and 2.8 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR.
Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
1448
1770
2008
1476
1832
2083
1770 mm
Width
1832 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1448 mm
Height
1476 mm
2760
4586
2786
4775
4586 mm
Length
4775 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
1700 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
2185 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2050 kg
Weight Difference:
200 kg
11.76 %
General
Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
W204
Generation
B8
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.960
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
221 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
221 bhp
118 bhp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
510 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
510 NM
250 NM
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 320 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
7.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.71 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
7.69 kg/bhp
12.71 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
66 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
41 mpg
66 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
31 mpg
city
60 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
595 mi
Range
853 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
595 mi
853 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
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).
88.5 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
141.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
182 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
550 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
586 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
