The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 160 (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)

€ 31,900
Mercedes C 160 (15 - 18) Mercedes C 160
€ 32,600
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 160 (15 - 18)
71.3
79.5
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 160 (15 - 18)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
Mercedes C 160 (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.58 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)

General

Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
W205
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code
BMR
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 160
127 hp
168 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 160
155 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 160

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
24.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.47 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
24.21 lb/hp
20.47 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mercedes C 160
45 mpg
51 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
35 mpg
city
44 mpg
55 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
946 mi
Mercedes C 160
490 mi
946 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI 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).
94.6 kWh
Mercedes C 160
98.5 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data