The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
€ 30,600
€ 47,200
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel 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 EcoFuel
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 EcoFuel
Mercedes C 320 CDI
3523 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4949 lb
Weight Difference:
357 lb
9.2 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 320 CDI
B7
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
*CDG*
Engine Code
OM 642.961
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
221 hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 320 CDI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 320 CDI
▶ REPLAY
23.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.56 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
23.8 lb/hp
17.56 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
15.3 lb✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
31 mpg
( 34 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
6 MPGe
34 MPGe
Mercedes C 320 CDI
20.2 lb
city
23 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
38 mpg
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
303 mi
Range
533 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
533 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Environmental Impact
31.5 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).
158.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
158.4 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 320 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
