The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)

€ 60,200
Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes C 43 AMG
€ 26,200
 VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14) VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 60,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
71.3
79.5
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
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 BMT
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
421 lb
11.3 %
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)

General

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT

Performance

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 43 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.78 lb/hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
10.29 lb/hp
31.78 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG
30 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
22 mpg
city
45 mpg
38 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
1012 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG
526 mi
1012 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI 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).
88.5 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG
147.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data