The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes C 160 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19)
€ 43,700
€ 35,000
€ 43,700
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 GTE is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the Mercedes C 160.
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 160
58.4
72.1
82
56.8
71.3
79.5
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.4 in
Height
56.8 in
109.7
191.9
111.8
184.5
191.9 in
Length
184.5 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 160
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
15.6 %
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
9-speed automatic 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
138 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
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17.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.35 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
17.74 lb/hp
25.35 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy
168 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Passat GTE
168 mpg
38 mpg
Mercedes C 160
No data
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
2219 mi
Range
411 mi
VW Passat GTE
2219 mi
411 mi
Mercedes C 160
Environmental Impact
26.6 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 GTE
26.6 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mercedes C 160
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
43 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 160
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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