The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
€ 49,000

€ 35,100

€ 49,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100
ⓘ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 TDI SCR.
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
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 TDI SCR
3990 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb

Weight Difference:
551 lb
13.81 %

General
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
S204
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.961
Engine Code
*DSR*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
221 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
376 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
152 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
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18.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.24 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
18.05 lb/hp
23.24 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
29 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
22 mpg
city
51 mpg
36 mpg
highway
62 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
506 mi
Range
894 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
506 mi
894 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
166.6 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).
84.3 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
166.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft











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