The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 160 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19)
€ 31,600
€ 35,000
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Mercedes C 160.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Mercedes C 160
58.1
72.1
82
56.8
71.3
79.5
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.1 in
Height
56.8 in
109.7
187.7
111.8
184.5
187.7 in
Length
184.5 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Mercedes C 160
3058 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Mercedes C 160
B8
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Mercedes C 160
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
*CZE*
Engine Code
M 274.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
148 hp
127 hp
Mercedes C 160
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
184 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 160
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Mercedes C 160
137 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
▶ REPLAY
20.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.35 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
20.66 lb/hp
25.35 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
48 mpg
38 mpg
Mercedes C 160
39 mpg
city
29 mpg
55 mpg
highway
46 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
748 mi
Range
411 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
748 mi
411 mi
Mercedes C 160
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
117.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
92.9 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mercedes C 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Mercedes C 160
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
