The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 160 9G-TRONIC (19 - 19)
€ 35,500
€ 35,300
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 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 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 160
3437 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.38 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 160
B7
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 160
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 264
*CFG*
Engine Code
M 264.915
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
175 hp
127 hp
Mercedes C 160
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
280 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 160
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 160
139 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
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19.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.61 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
19.64 lb/hp
25.61 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
45 mpg
38 mpg
Mercedes C 160
38 mpg
city
29 mpg
51 mpg
highway
46 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
836 mi
Range
411 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
836 mi
411 mi
Mercedes C 160
Environmental Impact
107 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 2.0 TDI BMT
107 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mercedes C 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 160
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1237 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
