The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 160 (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)

€ 31,900
Mercedes C 160 (15 - 18) Mercedes C 160
€ 46,400
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,400

ⓘ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 2.0 TSI BMT.
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 160 (15 - 18)
71.3
79.5
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 160 (15 - 18)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)
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 2.0 TSI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
Mercedes C 160 (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.62 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)

General

Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
W205
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 2.0 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
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes C 160
127 hp
276 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes C 160
155 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 160

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes C 160
45 mpg
33 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
35 mpg
city
26 mpg
55 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
578 mi
Mercedes C 160
490 mi
578 mi
VW Passat 2.0 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).
134.5 kWh
Mercedes C 160
98.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data