The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 160 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
€ 35,000
€ 33,600
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.72 %
General
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
W205
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 160
127 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 160
155 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
133 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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25.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.36 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
25.35 lb/hp
22.36 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes C 160
38 mpg
52 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
29 mpg
city
44 mpg
46 mpg
highway
57 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
411 mi
Range
912 mi
Mercedes C 160
411 mi
912 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes C 160
117.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1188 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
