The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 160 (18 - 19)
€ 44,300
€ 32,500
€ 44,300
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 GTE is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Mercedes C 160.
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 160
57.3
72.1
82
56.8
71.3
79.5
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.3 in
Height
56.8 in
109.9
187.7
111.8
184.5
187.7 in
Length
184.5 in
109.9 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 160
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
622 lb
16.38 %
General
VW Passat GTE
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 160
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
*DGE*
Engine Code
M 274.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat GTE
215 hp
127 hp
Mercedes C 160
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Passat GTE
295 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 160
Performance
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 160
140 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
17.66 lb/hp
25 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy
138 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Passat GTE
138 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes C 160
No data
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
1827 mi
Range
447 mi
VW Passat GTE
1827 mi
447 mi
Mercedes C 160
Environmental Impact
32.2 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).
108 kWh
VW Passat GTE
32.2 kWh
108 kWh
Mercedes C 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 160
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
