The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 42,500
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) Mercedes C 320 CDI
€ 35,500
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3437 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
311 lb
8.3 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
W204
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
221 hp
175 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
376 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 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 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.64 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
16.96 lb/hp
19.64 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
34 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
38 mpg
43 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
107 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
141.9 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1237 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data