The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17)

€ 42,500
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) Mercedes C 320 CDI
€ 32,900
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900

ⓘ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 7.1 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17)
72.1
82
69.7 in
Width
72.1 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17)
109.7
187.7
180.6 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3523 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
225 lb
6 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17)

General

Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
W204
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
221 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
376 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
34 mpg
52 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
26 mpg
city
43 mpg
43 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
912 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
595 mi
912 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
141.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1371 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data