The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)

€ 42,500
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) Mercedes C 320 CDI
€ 50,200
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,200

ⓘ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 7.4 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF.
Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
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 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
188
180.6 in
Length
188 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.23 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)

General

Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
W204
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.960
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
221 hp
268 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
376 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

Performance

Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

▶ REPLAY
16.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.53 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
16.96 lb/hp
13.53 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
34 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
43 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
586 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
595 mi
586 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
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 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data