The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)
€ 60,200
€ 32,000
€ 60,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
509 lb
13.66 %
General
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
W205
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 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
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG
362 hp
118 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 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
128 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 43 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.26 lb/hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
10.29 lb/hp
27.26 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
57 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG
30 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
22 mpg
city
51 mpg
38 mpg
highway
62 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
526 mi
Range
894 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG
526 mi
894 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).
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 BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 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
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
