The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 160 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 35,700
€ 34,400
€ 35,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 2.0 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 2.0 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 2.0 TSI
Mercedes C 160
3404 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
262 lb
7.7 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Mercedes C 160
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
*CCZ*
Engine Code
M 274.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
207 hp
127 hp
Mercedes C 160
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 160
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Mercedes C 160
147 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
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16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.74 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
16.44 lb/hp
24.74 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes C 160
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
40 mpg
highway
48 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
565 mi
Range
432 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
565 mi
432 mi
Mercedes C 160
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
111.8 kWh
Mercedes C 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Mercedes C 160
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
