The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)
€ 60,200
€ 27,500
€ 60,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 0.8 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
56.8
71.3
79.5
57.6
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.8 in
Height
57.6 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
10.95 %
General
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
W205
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.823
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG
362 hp
104 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 43 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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10.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
10.29 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG
30 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
22 mpg
city
45 mpg
38 mpg
highway
65 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
526 mi
Range
1061 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG
526 mi
1061 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
84.3 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG
147.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
