The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon (07 - 09) vs. VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI (12 - 13)

€ 44,400
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon (07 - 09) Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
€ 33,900
 VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI (12 - 13) VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 3.6 inches lower than the VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI.
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
61
Blueprint VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI (12 - 13)
71.7
81.2
69.7 in
Width
71.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.4 in
Height
61 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon (07 - 09)
108.7
181.1
Blueprint VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI (12 - 13)
106.7
187.8
181.1 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
3858 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4784 lb
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.15 %
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI (12 - 13)

General

Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
S204
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.960
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
221 hp
158 hp
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
376 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI

Performance

Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
17.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.18 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
17.46 lb/hp
22.18 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
32 mpg
31 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
24 mpg
city
22 mpg
40 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
562 mi
Range
565 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
562 mi
565 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
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).
145.8 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
150.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft