The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon (07 - 09) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
€ 44,400

€ 39,600

€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,600
ⓘ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 6.8 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF.
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
57.4
69.7
79.1
59.7
72.1
82
69.7 in
Width
72.1 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.4 in
Height
59.7 in
108.7
181.1
109.7
187.9
181.1 in
Length
187.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
3858 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.29 %

General
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
S204
Generation
B8
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.960
Engine Code
*DKZ*

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 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
221 hp
187 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
376 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
Performance
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
152 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
17.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.51 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
17.46 lb/hp
18.51 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
32 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
24 mpg
city
28 mpg
40 mpg
highway
44 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
562 mi
Range
641 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
562 mi
641 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
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).
121.2 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
150.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft











42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft