The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 14)
€ 42,500
€ 31,300
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300
ⓘ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 18.3 cm shorter, 5 cm narrower and 2.2 cm lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
1448
1770
2008
1470
1820
2062
1770 mm
Width
1820 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1448 mm
Height
1470 mm
2760
4586
2712
4769
4586 mm
Length
4769 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
1700 kg
Kerb Weight
1560 kg
2185 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2130 kg
Weight Difference:
140 kg
8.24 %
General
Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
W204
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.960
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
221 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
221 bhp
138 bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
510 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
510 NM
320 NM
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 320 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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7.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.3 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
7.69 kg/bhp
11.3 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
54 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
41 mpg
54 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
45 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
595 mi
Range
836 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
595 mi
836 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
107 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
141.9 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
135 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
570 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
