The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
€ 38,500

€ 47,200

€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.1 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Mercedes C 320 CDI.
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
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
187.7
108.7
180.6
187.7 in
Length
180.6 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 320 CDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4949 lb

Weight Difference:
562 lb
14.48 %

General
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 320 CDI
B8
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
*CXD*
Engine Code
OM 642.961

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
221 hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 320 CDI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI
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15.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.56 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
15.29 lb/hp
17.56 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
37 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
30 mpg
city
23 mpg
44 mpg
highway
38 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
651 mi
Range
533 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
651 mi
533 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
158.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
119.4 kWh
158.4 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 320 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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