The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Petrol) (11 - 14)

€ 47,200
Mercedes C 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) Mercedes C 320 CDI
€ 32,800
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Petrol) (11 - 14) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 47,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1448
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
1770
2008
1470
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Petrol) (11 - 14)
1820
2062
1770 mm
Width
1820 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1448 mm
Height
1470 mm
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
2760
4586
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Petrol) (11 - 14)
2712
4769
4586 mm
Length
4769 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1760 kg
Kerb Weight
1619 kg
2245 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2140 kg
Mercedes C 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
141 kg
8.01 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Petrol) (11 - 14)

General

Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
W204
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.961
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
221 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
221 bhp
148 bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
510 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
510 NM
220 NM
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

93 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
7.96 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.94 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
7.96 kg/bhp
10.94 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
37 mpg
42 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
27 mpg
city
32 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
533 mi
Range
283 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
533 mi
283 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
158.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
202 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
521 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data