The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)

€ 31,600
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
€ 42,500
 Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) Mercedes C 320 CDI
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.1 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Mercedes C 320 CDI.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Mercedes C 320 CDI
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)
72.1
82
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
72.1 in
Width
69.7 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
58.1 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
187.7 in
Length
180.6 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Mercedes C 320 CDI
3058 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4817 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
690 lb
18.41 %
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Mercedes C 320 CDI
B8
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
*CZE*
Engine Code
OM 642.960
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
148 hp
221 hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
184 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 320 CDI

Performance

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Mercedes C 320 CDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI

▶ REPLAY
20.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
20.66 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
48 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
39 mpg
city
26 mpg
55 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
748 mi
Range
595 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
748 mi
595 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
141.9 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
92.9 kWh
141.9 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Mercedes C 320 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data