The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 160 9G-TRONIC (19 - 19) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
€ 35,300
€ 35,700
€ 35,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700
ⓘ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 2.0 TSI.
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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 2.0 TSI
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.47 %
General
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 264
Engine Series
M 264.915
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mercedes C 160
127 hp
207 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
155 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes C 160
155 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Performance
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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25.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.44 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
25.61 lb/hp
16.44 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 160
38 mpg
31 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
29 mpg
city
22 mpg
46 mpg
highway
40 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
411 mi
Range
565 mi
Mercedes C 160
411 mi
565 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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).
145.8 kWh
Mercedes C 160
117.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
