The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 320 CDI 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)

€ 44,900
Mercedes C 320 CDI 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) Mercedes C 320 CDI
€ 40,700
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,700

ⓘ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 7.1 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
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 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
109.7
187.7
180.6 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
Mercedes C 320 CDI 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.07 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
W204
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.960
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
221 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
376 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
16.96 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
32 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
24 mpg
city
40 mpg
40 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
562 mi
Range
837 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
562 mi
837 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
100.7 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
150.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1336 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data