The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)

€ 60,200
Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes C 43 AMG
€ 31,600
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
€ 60,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes C 43 AMG is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
71.3
79.5
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.8 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)
109.7
187.7
184.5 in
Length
187.7 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
668 lb
17.93 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
W205
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.823
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG
362 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG
384 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Performance

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 43 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

▶ REPLAY
10.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.66 lb/hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
10.29 lb/hp
20.66 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG
30 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
22 mpg
city
39 mpg
38 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
748 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG
526 mi
748 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
92.9 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG
147.7 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data