The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 160 Estate (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)

€ 33,500
Mercedes C 160 Estate (15 - 18) Mercedes C 160 Estate
€ 36,200
 VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,200

ⓘ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 6.5 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 5.9 cm lower than the VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT.
Mercedes C 160 Estate
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
1457
Blueprint Mercedes C 160 Estate (15 - 18)
1810
2020
1516
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
1832
2083
1810 mm
Width
1832 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1457 mm
Height
1516 mm
Blueprint Mercedes C 160 Estate (15 - 18)
2840
4702
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
2786
4767
4702 mm
Length
4767 mm
2840 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 160 Estate
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
2045 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2090 kg
Mercedes C 160 Estate (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
35 kg
2.33 %
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 160 Estate
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
S205
Generation
B8
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 160 Estate
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
127 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Mercedes C 160 Estate
127 bhp
178 bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
210 NM
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes C 160 Estate
210 NM
250 NM
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT

Performance

Mercedes C 160 Estate
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 160 Estate

62 mph 62
mph

113 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.57 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.46 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 160 Estate
11.57 kg/bhp
8.46 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 160 Estate
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mercedes C 160 Estate
52 mpg
47 mpg
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
42 mpg
city
39 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
41 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
472 mi
Range
684 mi
Mercedes C 160 Estate
472 mi
684 mi
VW Passat Variant 1.8 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).
113.6 kWh
Mercedes C 160 Estate
102.4 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
125 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
136 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 160 Estate
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
585 kg
490 L
Boot Capacity
650 L
1510 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1780 L