The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 320 CDI 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
€ 27,300
€ 44,900
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900
ⓘ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 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Mercedes C 320 CDI.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 320 CDI
57.9
71.7
81.2
57
69.7
79.1
71.7 in
Width
69.7 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.9 in
Height
57 in
106.8
187.8
108.7
180.6
187.8 in
Length
180.6 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 320 CDI
3247 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
500 lb
13.34 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 320 CDI
B7
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
*CAX*
Engine Code
OM 642.960
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
120 hp
221 hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 320 CDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 320 CDI
▶ REPLAY
27.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
27.06 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
39 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
32 mpg
city
24 mpg
45 mpg
highway
40 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
725 mi
Range
562 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
725 mi
562 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
150.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
113.6 kWh
150.2 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 320 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1228 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
