The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
€ 29,800
€ 42,500
€ 29,800
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 1.6 TDI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 18.1 cm longer, 6.2 cm wider and 2.8 cm taller than the Mercedes C 320 CDI.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 320 CDI
1476
1832
2083
1448
1770
2008
1832 mm
Width
1770 mm
2083 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1476 mm
Height
1448 mm
2786
4767
2760
4586
4767 mm
Length
4586 mm
2786 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 320 CDI
1444 kg
Kerb Weight
1700 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2185 kg
Weight Difference:
256 kg
15.06 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 320 CDI
B8
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
*DCZ*
Engine Code
OM 642.960
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
118 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
221 bhp
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
118 bhp
221 bhp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
510 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
510 NM
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 320 CDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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12.24 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.69 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
12.24 kg/bhp
7.69 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
71 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
60 mpg
city
31 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
917 mi
Range
595 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
917 mi
595 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
141.9 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
141.9 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
105 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 320 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
546 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
586 L
Boot Capacity
475 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
