The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon (15 - 18)
€ 44,400
€ 33,500
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6 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 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
3909 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
668 lb
17.09 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
B7
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
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 SportWagen 3.6 V6
296 hp
127 hp
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
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13.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.52 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
13.21 lb/hp
25.52 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
25 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
19 mpg
city
35 mpg
32 mpg
highway
51 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
454 mi
Range
472 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
454 mi
472 mi
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
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).
102.4 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 160 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1206 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
48.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
