The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 160 Estate 9G-TRONIC (19 - 19) vs. VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI (12 - 13)

€ 36,900
Mercedes C 160 Estate 9G-TRONIC (19 - 19) Mercedes C 160 Estate
€ 31,100
 VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI (12 - 13) VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100

ⓘ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 6.9 cm shorter, 1 cm narrower and 5.9 cm lower than the VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes C 160 Estate
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI
1457
Blueprint Mercedes C 160 Estate 9G-TRONIC (19 - 19)
1810
2020
1516
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI (12 - 13)
1820
2062
1810 mm
Width
1820 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1457 mm
Height
1516 mm
Blueprint Mercedes C 160 Estate 9G-TRONIC (19 - 19)
2840
4702
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI (12 - 13)
2712
4771
4702 mm
Length
4771 mm
2840 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 160 Estate
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI
1530 kg
Kerb Weight
1513 kg
2120 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2100 kg
Mercedes C 160 Estate 9G-TRONIC (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
17 kg
1.11 %
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI (12 - 13)

General

Mercedes C 160 Estate
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI
S205
Generation
B7
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 160 Estate
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz M 264
Engine Series
M 264.915
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1497 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
127 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 160 Estate
127 bhp
158 bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI
210 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 160 Estate
210 NM
240 NM
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI

Performance

Mercedes C 160 Estate
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

147 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 160 Estate

62 mph 62
mph

121 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
12.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.58 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 160 Estate
12.05 kg/bhp
9.58 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 160 Estate
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes C 160 Estate
43 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI
34 mpg
city
33 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
41 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
392 mi
Range
669 mi
Mercedes C 160 Estate
392 mi
669 mi
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI
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).
123.1 kWh
Mercedes C 160 Estate
123.1 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
162 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 160 Estate
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
590 kg
Maximum Payload
587 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
603 L
1480 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1731 L