The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 160 9G-TRONIC (19 - 19) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
€ 35,300
€ 44,300
€ 35,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘ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 0.6 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat GTE
56.8
71.3
79.5
57.3
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.8 in
Height
57.3 in
111.8
184.5
109.9
187.7
184.5 in
Length
187.7 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat GTE
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
545 lb
14.36 %
General
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat GTE
W205
Generation
B8
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 GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 264
Engine Series
M 264.915
Engine Code
*DGE*
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
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes C 160
127 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
155 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes C 160
155 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE
Performance
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat GTE
129 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
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25.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
25.61 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
138 mpg
Mercedes C 160
38 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat GTE
29 mpg
city
No data
46 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
411 mi
Range
1827 mi
Mercedes C 160
411 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
32.2 kWh
Mercedes C 160
117.5 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 160
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
