The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 160 (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
€ 31,900
€ 33,000
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 160 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
56.8
71.3
79.5
58.1
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.8 in
Height
58.1 in
111.8
184.5
109.7
187.7
184.5 in
Length
187.7 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3280 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.25 %
General
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
W205
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 160
127 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 160
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Performance
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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24.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.16 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
24.21 lb/hp
22.16 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes C 160
45 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
35 mpg
city
36 mpg
55 mpg
highway
48 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
490 mi
Range
746 mi
Mercedes C 160
490 mi
746 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
104.1 kWh
Mercedes C 160
98.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1327 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
