The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)

€ 42,500
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) Mercedes C 320 CDI
€ 32,400
 VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) VW Passat 1.8 TSI
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400

ⓘ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 18.3 cm shorter, 5 cm narrower and 2.2 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI.
Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
1448
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
1770
2008
1470
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
1820
2062
1770 mm
Width
1820 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1448 mm
Height
1470 mm
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
2760
4586
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
2712
4769
4586 mm
Length
4769 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
1700 kg
Kerb Weight
1517 kg
2185 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2050 kg
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
183 kg
10.76 %
VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)

General

Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
W204
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.960
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
221 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
221 bhp
158 bhp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
510 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
510 NM
250 NM
VW Passat 1.8 TSI

Performance

Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

107 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

118 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
7.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.6 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
7.69 kg/bhp
9.6 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
41 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
31 mpg
city
30 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
595 mi
621 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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).
132.6 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
141.9 kWh
132.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
162 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
533 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data