The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 320 CDI 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
€ 27,500
€ 44,900
€ 27,500
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Mercedes C 320 CDI.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes C 320 CDI
57.6
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
57.6 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes C 320 CDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
11.47 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes C 320 CDI
B7
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
*CAY*
Engine Code
OM 642.960
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
221 hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes C 320 CDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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31.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
31.9 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
45 mpg
city
24 mpg
65 mpg
highway
40 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
1061 mi
Range
562 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1061 mi
562 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
84.3 kWh
150.2 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes C 320 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
