The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 160 (18 - 19) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
€ 32,500
€ 34,100
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,100
ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
56.8
71.3
79.5
58.1
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
111.8
184.5
109.7
188
184.5 in
Length
188 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.56 %
General
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
W205
Generation
B8
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 SCR
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
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes C 160
127 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes C 160
155 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
134 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.72 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
25 lb/hp
22.72 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Mercedes C 160
41 mpg
59 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
32 mpg
city
51 mpg
49 mpg
highway
65 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
447 mi
Range
917 mi
Mercedes C 160
447 mi
917 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
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).
82.2 kWh
Mercedes C 160
108 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
