The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14)
€ 33,500
€ 26,800
€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
57.4
71.3
79.5
59.7
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.4 in
Height
59.7 in
111.8
185.1
106.8
187.8
185.1 in
Length
187.8 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3272 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.95 %
General
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
S205
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
127 hp
120 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
155 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
25.52 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
44 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
35 mpg
city
29 mpg
51 mpg
highway
47 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
472 mi
Range
713 mi
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
472 mi
713 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
115.6 kWh
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
102.4 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1314 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
