The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 160 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19)
€ 43,200

€ 35,000

€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 3.6 V6 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 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 160
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
578 lb
15.23 %

General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 160
B7
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 160
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
*BWS*
Engine Code
M 274.910

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
127 hp
Mercedes C 160
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 160
Performance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 160
155 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 160
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12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.35 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
25.35 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
38 mpg
Mercedes C 160
19 mpg
city
29 mpg
32 mpg
highway
46 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
454 mi
Range
411 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
411 mi
Mercedes C 160
Environmental Impact
176.2 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 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mercedes C 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 160
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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