The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14)

€ 47,200
Mercedes C 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) Mercedes C 320 CDI
€ 25,400
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14) VW Passat 1.4 TSI
€ 47,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘ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 8.3 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 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 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14)
106.8
188.8
180.6 in
Length
188.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
3880 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Mercedes C 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
705 lb
18.17 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14)

General

Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
W204
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.961
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
221 hp
120 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
376 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI

Performance

Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
17.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.46 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
17.56 lb/hp
26.46 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
31 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
23 mpg
city
29 mpg
38 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
533 mi
Range
690 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
533 mi
690 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
158.4 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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
158.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data