The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 320 CDI 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
€ 44,900
€ 28,700
€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 18.1 cm shorter, 6.2 cm narrower and 2.8 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
1448
1770
2008
1476
1832
2083
1770 mm
Width
1832 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1448 mm
Height
1476 mm
2760
4586
2786
4767
4586 mm
Length
4767 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
1700 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
2185 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1950 kg
Weight Difference:
305 kg
17.94 %
General
Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
W204
Generation
B8
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-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 BMT
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.960
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
221 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
221 bhp
123 bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
510 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
510 NM
200 NM
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 320 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
7.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.34 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
7.69 kg/bhp
11.34 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
39 mpg
56 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
28 mpg
city
47 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
562 mi
Range
733 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
562 mi
733 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
150.2 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).
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).
94.8 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
150.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
555 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
586 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
