The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 60,200
€ 27,300
€ 60,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
56.8
71.3
79.5
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.8 in
Height
57.9 in
111.8
184.5
106.8
187.8
184.5 in
Length
187.8 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3247 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
478 lb
12.83 %
General
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
W205
Generation
B7
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG
362 hp
120 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG
384 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 43 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
10.29 lb/hp
27.06 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG
30 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
22 mpg
city
32 mpg
38 mpg
highway
45 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
526 mi
Range
725 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG
526 mi
725 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
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).
113.6 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG
147.7 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
