The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 160 (19 - 19)
€ 32,800
€ 33,000
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.4 TSI 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
3175 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
395 lb
11.07 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 160
B7
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Natural Gas (CNG)
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
133 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
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24.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.11 lb/hp
25 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy
15.3 lb✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
41 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
6 MPGe
41 mpg
Mercedes C 160
20.6 lb
city
32 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
49 mpg
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
303 mi
Range
447 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
447 mi
Mercedes C 160
Environmental Impact
31.5 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
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
108 kWh
Mercedes C 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mercedes C 160
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
