The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 160 (19 - 19) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 33,000
€ 34,700
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,700
ⓘ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 3.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
187.7
184.5 in
Length
187.7 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.39 %
General
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 160
127 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 160
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
133 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
25 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 160
41 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
32 mpg
city
35 mpg
49 mpg
highway
51 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
447 mi
Range
759 mi
Mercedes C 160
447 mi
759 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
102.4 kWh
Mercedes C 160
108 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
