The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
€ 32,400
€ 42,500
€ 32,400
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 1.8 TSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 18.3 cm longer, 5 cm wider and 2.2 cm taller than the Mercedes C 320 CDI.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 320 CDI
1470
1820
2062
1448
1770
2008
1820 mm
Width
1770 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1470 mm
Height
1448 mm
2712
4769
2760
4586
4769 mm
Length
4586 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 320 CDI
1517 kg
Kerb Weight
1700 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2185 kg
Weight Difference:
183 kg
10.76 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 320 CDI
B7
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
*CDA*
Engine Code
OM 642.960
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
221 bhp
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
158 bhp
221 bhp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
510 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
250 NM
510 NM
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 320 CDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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9.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.69 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
9.6 kg/bhp
7.69 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
40 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
30 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
621 mi
Range
595 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
621 mi
595 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
141.9 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
132.6 kWh
141.9 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
162 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 320 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
533 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
475 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
