The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 160 Estate (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)

€ 33,500
Mercedes C 160 Estate (15 - 18) Mercedes C 160 Estate
€ 27,200
 VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14) VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes C 160 Estate is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.9 cm shorter, 1 cm narrower and 5.9 cm lower than the VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mercedes C 160 Estate
VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
1457
Blueprint Mercedes C 160 Estate (15 - 18)
1810
2020
1516
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
1820
2062
1810 mm
Width
1820 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1457 mm
Height
1516 mm
Blueprint Mercedes C 160 Estate (15 - 18)
2840
4702
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
2712
4771
4702 mm
Length
4771 mm
2840 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 160 Estate
VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1543 kg
2045 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2120 kg
Mercedes C 160 Estate (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
73 kg
4.73 %
VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)

General

Mercedes C 160 Estate
VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
S205
Generation
B7
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 160 Estate
VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
127 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes C 160 Estate
127 bhp
104 bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
210 NM
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 160 Estate
210 NM
250 NM
VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes C 160 Estate
VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 160 Estate

62 mph 62
mph

174 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.57 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.84 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 160 Estate
11.57 kg/bhp
14.84 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 160 Estate
VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Mercedes C 160 Estate
52 mpg
64 mpg
VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
42 mpg
city
53 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
41 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
472 mi
Range
989 mi
Mercedes C 160 Estate
472 mi
989 mi
VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI 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).
90.4 kWh
Mercedes C 160 Estate
102.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
125 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
116 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 160 Estate
VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
577 kg
490 L
Boot Capacity
603 L
1510 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1731 L