The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 320 CDI Estate (07 - 09) vs. VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 44,400

€ 40,800

€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 320 CDI Estate is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 16.6 cm shorter, 6.2 cm narrower and 5.7 cm lower than the VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mercedes C 320 CDI Estate
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
1459
1770
2008
1516
1832
2083
1770 mm
Width
1832 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1459 mm
Height
1516 mm
2760
4601
2786
4767
4601 mm
Length
4767 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 320 CDI Estate
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
1750 kg
Kerb Weight
1591 kg
2280 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2190 kg

Weight Difference:
159 kg
9.09 %

General
Mercedes C 320 CDI Estate
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
S204
Generation
B8
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 320 CDI Estate
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
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
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
221 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI Estate
221 bhp
187 bhp
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
510 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI Estate
510 NM
400 NM
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Mercedes C 320 CDI Estate
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
152 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI Estate
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
7.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.51 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 320 CDI Estate
7.92 kg/bhp
8.51 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 320 CDI Estate
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
61 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI Estate
39 mpg
61 mpg
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
29 mpg
city
53 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
562 mi
Range
892 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI Estate
562 mi
892 mi
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
94.6 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI Estate
150.2 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
188 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 320 CDI Estate
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
530 kg
Maximum Payload
599 kg
485 L
Boot Capacity
650 L











1500 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1780 L