The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 160 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
€ 35,000
€ 44,200
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,200
ⓘ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 BMT.
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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 SCR BMT
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3794 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
575 lb
15.15 %
General
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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 BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 160
127 hp
237 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 160
155 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
133 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
25.35 lb/hp
16.01 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes C 160
38 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
29 mpg
city
36 mpg
46 mpg
highway
48 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
411 mi
Range
746 mi
Mercedes C 160
411 mi
746 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
113.1 kWh
Mercedes C 160
117.5 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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
