The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 320 CDI 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 44,900
€ 43,200
€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 3.6 V6.
Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.29 %
General
Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
W204
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 3.6 V6
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.960
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
221 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
376 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 320 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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16.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
16.96 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
32 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
24 mpg
city
19 mpg
40 mpg
highway
32 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
562 mi
Range
454 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
562 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
150.2 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
