The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 160 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
€ 35,000
€ 42,000
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘ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 SCR.
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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 SCR
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3609 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb
Weight Difference:
390 lb
10.81 %
General
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
W205
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 160
127 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes C 160
155 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
133 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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25.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.3 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
25.35 lb/hp
19.3 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes C 160
38 mpg
46 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
29 mpg
city
39 mpg
46 mpg
highway
52 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
411 mi
Range
804 mi
Mercedes C 160
411 mi
804 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
104.9 kWh
Mercedes C 160
117.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
256 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1351 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
