The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
€ 32,600
€ 42,500
€ 32,600
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 2.0 BlueTDI 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 2.0 BlueTDI
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 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes C 320 CDI
3530 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
218 lb
5.82 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
BMP
Engine Code
OM 642.960
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
138 hp
221 hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes C 320 CDI
131 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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25.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
25.58 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
45 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
36 mpg
city
26 mpg
53 mpg
highway
43 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
836 mi
Range
595 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
836 mi
595 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Environmental Impact
107 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 2.0 BlueTDI
107 kWh
141.9 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes C 320 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1232 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
