The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
€ 42,500
€ 32,400
€ 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 7.2 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI.
Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
57
69.7
79.1
57.9
71.7
81.2
69.7 in
Width
71.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57 in
Height
57.9 in
108.7
180.6
106.8
187.8
180.6 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3344 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
403 lb
10.75 %
General
Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
W204
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.960
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
221 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 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
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 320 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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16.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
16.96 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
34 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
26 mpg
city
25 mpg
43 mpg
highway
43 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
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).
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
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
