The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 160 (15 - 18)
€ 32,800
€ 31,900
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Mercedes C 160.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 160
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.8
71.3
79.5
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.9 in
Height
56.8 in
106.8
187.8
111.8
184.5
187.8 in
Length
184.5 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 160
3569 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
494 lb
13.84 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 160
B7
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 160
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
*CDG*
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 5500 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
127 hp
Mercedes C 160
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 160
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 160
133 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
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24.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.21 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.11 lb/hp
24.21 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
35 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes C 160
27 mpg
city
35 mpg
42 mpg
highway
55 mpg
8.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
283 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
283 mi
490 mi
Mercedes C 160
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
98.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
128.7 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes C 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 160
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
