The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 60,200
€ 34,700
€ 60,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,700
ⓘ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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
56.8
71.3
79.5
58.1
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
111.8
184.5
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
15.97 %
General
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF 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
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG
362 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF 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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 43 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
10.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
10.29 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG
30 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
22 mpg
city
35 mpg
38 mpg
highway
51 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
526 mi
Range
759 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG
526 mi
759 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF 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).
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
Mercedes C 43 AMG
147.7 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
