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 3.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 3.6 V6.
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
721 lb
18.99 %
General
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 3.6 V6
W205
Generation
B7
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Mercedes C 160
127 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes C 160
155 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
436 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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24.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
24.21 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes C 160
45 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
35 mpg
city
19 mpg
55 mpg
highway
32 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
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
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
