The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
€ 34,300
€ 42,500
€ 34,300
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 SCR is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Mercedes C 320 CDI.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes C 320 CDI
58.1
72.1
82
57
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
109.7
188
108.7
180.6
188 in
Length
180.6 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes C 320 CDI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.77 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes C 320 CDI
B8
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
118 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 SCR
184 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes C 320 CDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 320 CDI
▶ REPLAY
28.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
28.03 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
55 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
50 mpg
city
26 mpg
57 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
853 mi
Range
595 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
853 mi
595 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
141.9 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
88.5 kWh
141.9 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes C 320 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
