The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon (19 - 19) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (14 - 18)
€ 34,700

€ 39,700

€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,700
ⓘ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 2.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
57.4
71.3
79.5
59.7
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.4 in
Height
59.7 in
111.8
185.1
109.7
187.7
185.1 in
Length
187.7 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3486 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb

Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.45 %

General
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
S205
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code
*DFH*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
127 hp
187 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
155 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.64 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
25.95 lb/hp
18.64 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
41 mpg
51 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
32 mpg
city
44 mpg
48 mpg
highway
57 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
439 mi
Range
892 mi
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
439 mi
892 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
94.6 kWh
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
109.9 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6
246 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1299 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft











41.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft