The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
€ 36,700
€ 34,000
€ 36,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3389 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.09 %
General
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
S205
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
127 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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 SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Performance
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
132 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 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
▶ REPLAY
26.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.9 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
26.39 lb/hp
22.9 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
36 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
29 mpg
city
35 mpg
43 mpg
highway
46 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
392 mi
Range
720 mi
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
392 mi
720 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
108 kWh
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
123.1 kWh
108 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
41.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
