The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 320 CDI 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
€ 44,900
€ 32,600
€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 7.2 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI.
Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
57
69.7
79.1
57.9
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
108.7
180.6
106.8
187.8
180.6 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3530 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
218 lb
5.82 %
General
Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
W204
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.960
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
221 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
376 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 320 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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16.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.58 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
16.96 lb/hp
25.58 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
32 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
24 mpg
city
36 mpg
40 mpg
highway
53 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
562 mi
Range
836 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
562 mi
836 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
107 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
150.2 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1232 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
