The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes C 160 (19 - 19)
€ 33,800
€ 33,000
€ 33,800
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 1.5 TSI OPF is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Mercedes C 160.
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
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
188
111.8
184.5
188 in
Length
184.5 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Mercedes C 160
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.35 %
General
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Mercedes C 160
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
*DPC*
Engine Code
M 274.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
148 hp
127 hp
Mercedes C 160
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
184 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 160
Performance
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Mercedes C 160
137 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
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21.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
21.38 lb/hp
25 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
44 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes C 160
35 mpg
city
32 mpg
52 mpg
highway
49 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
774 mi
Range
447 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
774 mi
447 mi
Mercedes C 160
Environmental Impact
100.4 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 1.5 TSI OPF
100.4 kWh
108 kWh
Mercedes C 160
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
237 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Mercedes C 160
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
