The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
€ 43,200
€ 42,500
€ 43,200
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 3.6 V6 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 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 320 CDI
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.29 %
General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 320 CDI
B7
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 320 CDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
*BWS*
Engine Code
OM 642.960
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
221 hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Performance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 320 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
19 mpg
city
26 mpg
32 mpg
highway
43 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
454 mi
Range
595 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
595 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Environmental Impact
176.2 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 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
141.9 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 320 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
