The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 160 (18 - 19) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)

€ 32,500
Mercedes C 160 (18 - 19) Mercedes C 160
€ 43,700
 VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat GTE
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes C 160 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat GTE
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 160 (18 - 19)
71.3
79.5
58.4
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.8 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 160 (18 - 19)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
191.9
184.5 in
Length
191.9 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 160
VW Passat GTE
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
Mercedes C 160 (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
639 lb
16.75 %
VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)

General

Mercedes C 160
VW Passat GTE
W205
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 160
VW Passat GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes C 160
127 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes C 160
155 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE

Performance

Mercedes C 160
VW Passat GTE
134 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 160

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat GTE

▶ REPLAY
25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
25 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 160
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
168 mpg
Mercedes C 160
41 mpg
168 mpg
VW Passat GTE
32 mpg
city
No data
49 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
447 mi
Range
2219 mi
Mercedes C 160
447 mi
2219 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
26.6 kWh
Mercedes C 160
108 kWh
26.6 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 160
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data