The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 36,000
€ 33,900
€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 3.7 inches lower than the VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI.
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
57.4
71.3
79.5
61
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.4 in
Height
61 in
111.8
185.1
106.7
187.8
185.1 in
Length
187.8 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.65 %
General
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
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
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
127 hp
158 hp
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Performance
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
26.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.18 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
26.04 lb/hp
22.18 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
39 mpg
31 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
46 mpg
highway
39 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
424 mi
Range
565 mi
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
424 mi
565 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
145.8 kWh
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
113.6 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
