The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 160 (19 - 19) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 33,000
€ 30,100
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
95 lb
2.91 %
General
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
W205
Generation
B7
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 manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code
*CKM*
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
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 160
127 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 160
155 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.69 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
25 lb/hp
20.69 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes C 160
41 mpg
36 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
32 mpg
city
28 mpg
49 mpg
highway
45 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
447 mi
Range
669 mi
Mercedes C 160
447 mi
669 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
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).
123.1 kWh
Mercedes C 160
108 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
