The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
€ 36,000
€ 33,400
€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘ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.
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
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
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.59 %
General
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
S205
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
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
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
127 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
155 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
129 mph
Maximum Speed
135 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 SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
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26.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
26.04 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
39 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
31 mpg
city
46 mpg
46 mpg
highway
62 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
424 mi
Range
954 mi
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
424 mi
954 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
88.5 kWh
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
113.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
