The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 160 (18 - 19) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

€ 32,500
Mercedes C 160 (18 - 19) Mercedes C 160
€ 34,800
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
1442
Blueprint Mercedes C 160 (18 - 19)
1810
2020
1470
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
1820
2062
1810 mm
Width
1820 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1442 mm
Height
1470 mm
Blueprint Mercedes C 160 (18 - 19)
2840
4686
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
2712
4769
4686 mm
Length
4769 mm
2840 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
1440 kg
Kerb Weight
1591 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2130 kg
Mercedes C 160 (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
151 kg
9.49 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

General

Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
W205
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol 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
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
127 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 160
127 bhp
168 bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
210 NM
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 160
210 NM
350 NM
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

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

133 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 160

62 mph 62
mph

119 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.34 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.47 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 160
11.34 kg/bhp
9.47 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mercedes C 160
50 mpg
53 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
38 mpg
city
45 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
41 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
447 mi
Range
821 mi
Mercedes C 160
447 mi
821 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
108 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).
109.1 kWh
Mercedes C 160
108 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
580 kg
Maximum Payload
539 kg
455 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data