The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
€ 60,200

€ 32,600

€ 60,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 8.3 cm shorter, 1 cm narrower and 2.8 cm lower than the VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI.
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
1442
1810
2020
1470
1820
2062
1810 mm
Width
1820 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1442 mm
Height
1470 mm
2840
4686
2712
4769
4686 mm
Length
4769 mm
2840 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
1690 kg
Kerb Weight
1601 kg
2225 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2160 kg

Weight Difference:
89 kg
5.27 %

General
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
W205
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
V6 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.823
Engine Code
BMP

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
362 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG
362 bhp
138 bhp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
520 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG
520 NM
320 NM
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 43 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
▶ REPLAY
4.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.6 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
4.67 kg/bhp
11.6 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
54 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG
36 mpg
54 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
27 mpg
city
43 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
526 mi
Range
836 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG
526 mi
836 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
107 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG
147.7 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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 2.0 BlueTDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
535 kg
Maximum Payload
559 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
565 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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