The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 160 (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 31,900
€ 27,300
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
56.8
71.3
79.5
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.8 in
Height
57.9 in
111.8
184.5
106.8
187.8
184.5 in
Length
187.8 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3247 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.3 %
General
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
W205
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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
*CAX*
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 160
127 hp
120 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 160
155 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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24.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
24.21 lb/hp
27.06 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes C 160
45 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
35 mpg
city
32 mpg
55 mpg
highway
45 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
490 mi
Range
725 mi
Mercedes C 160
490 mi
725 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
113.6 kWh
Mercedes C 160
98.5 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
