The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (19 - 19)
€ 26,400

€ 36,900

€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
59.7
71.7
81.2
57.4
71.3
79.5
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
59.7 in
Height
57.4 in
106.8
187.8
111.8
185.1
187.8 in
Length
185.1 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
3247 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb

Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.74 %

General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
B7
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 264
*CAX*
Engine Code
M 264.915

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
120 hp
127 hp
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
27.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.56 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
27.06 lb/hp
26.56 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
29 mpg
city
28 mpg
45 mpg
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
680 mi
Range
392 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
680 mi
392 mi
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
121.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1316 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft











49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.9 cu ft