The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 320 CDI 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
€ 44,900
€ 44,300
€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘ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 0.3 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat GTE
57
69.7
79.1
57.3
72.1
82
69.7 in
Width
72.1 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57 in
Height
57.3 in
108.7
180.6
109.9
187.7
180.6 in
Length
187.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat GTE
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.29 %
General
Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat GTE
W204
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat GTE
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.960
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
221 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
376 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE
Performance
Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat GTE
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 320 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
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16.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
16.96 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
138 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
32 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat GTE
24 mpg
city
No data
40 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
562 mi
Range
1827 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
562 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
32.2 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
150.2 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 320 CDI
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
