The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)

€ 60,200
Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes C 43 AMG
€ 35,200
 VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
€ 60,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200

ⓘ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 8.1 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 3.4 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT.
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
1442
Blueprint Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
1810
2020
1476
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
1832
2083
1810 mm
Width
1832 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1442 mm
Height
1476 mm
Blueprint Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
2840
4686
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
2786
4767
4686 mm
Length
4767 mm
2840 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
1690 kg
Kerb Weight
1480 kg
2225 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2030 kg
Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
210 kg
12.43 %
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
W205
Generation
B8
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
V6 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.823
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
362 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG
362 bhp
178 bhp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
520 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG
520 NM
250 NM
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT

Performance

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

65 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 43 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

110 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
4.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.31 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
4.67 kg/bhp
8.31 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG
36 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
695 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG
526 mi
695 mi
VW Passat 1.8 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).
111.8 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG
147.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
178 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
135 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
535 kg
Maximum Payload
550 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
586 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data