The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 160 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 35,000
€ 43,200
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 3.6 V6.
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
578 lb
15.23 %
General
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 3.6 V6
W205
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Mercedes C 160
127 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes C 160
155 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 3.6 V6
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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25.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
25.35 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes C 160
38 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
29 mpg
city
19 mpg
46 mpg
highway
32 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
411 mi
Range
454 mi
Mercedes C 160
411 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
Mercedes C 160
117.5 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
