The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 160 9G-TRONIC (19 - 19) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 14)
€ 35,300
€ 30,600
€ 35,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3523 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
271 lb
7.69 %
General
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
W205
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 264
Engine Series
M 264.915
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 160
127 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
155 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 160
155 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
129 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
25.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.8 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
25.61 lb/hp
23.8 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes C 160
38 mpg
35 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
29 mpg
city
26 mpg
46 mpg
highway
44 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
8.2 gal
411 mi
Range
283 mi
Mercedes C 160
411 mi
283 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes C 160
117.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
