The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes C 160 (18 - 19)
€ 30,100
€ 32,500
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.8 TSI 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 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 160
3311 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.14 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 160
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
*CDA*
Engine Code
M 274.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
158 hp
127 hp
Mercedes C 160
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 160
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 160
137 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
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20.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
20.96 lb/hp
25 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes C 160
25 mpg
city
32 mpg
44 mpg
highway
49 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
630 mi
Range
447 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
630 mi
447 mi
Mercedes C 160
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
108 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
130.7 kWh
108 kWh
Mercedes C 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 160
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1164 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
