The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 160 (19 - 19) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
€ 33,000
€ 32,800
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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 EcoFuel
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3569 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
395 lb
11.07 %
General
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
W205
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code
*CDG*
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
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 160
127 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 160
155 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
133 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
25 lb/hp
24.11 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
15.3 lb✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mercedes C 160
41 mpg
6 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
32 mpg
city
20.6 lb
49 mpg
highway
12.4 lb
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
447 mi
Range
303 mi
Mercedes C 160
447 mi
303 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
31.5 kWh
Mercedes C 160
108 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
