The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 160 (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 31,900
€ 43,200
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 8.3 cm shorter, 1 cm narrower and 2.8 cm lower than the VW Passat 3.6 V6.
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 3.6 V6
1442
1810
2020
1470
1820
2062
1810 mm
Width
1820 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1442 mm
Height
1470 mm
2840
4686
2712
4769
4686 mm
Length
4769 mm
2840 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 3.6 V6
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1722 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2240 kg
Weight Difference:
327 kg
18.99 %
General
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 3.6 V6
W205
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
3597 CC
127 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 6600 rpm
Mercedes C 160
127 bhp
296 bhp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
210 NM
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes C 160
210 NM
350 NM
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 3.6 V6
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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10.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.82 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 160
10.98 kg/bhp
5.82 kg/bhp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes C 160
54 mpg
30 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
42 mpg
city
23 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
38 mpg
41 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 L
490 mi
Range
454 mi
Mercedes C 160
490 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
Mercedes C 160
98.5 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
120 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
215 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
565 kg
Maximum Payload
518 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
