The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)

€ 60,200
Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes C 43 AMG
€ 44,600
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 60,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,600

ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
71.3
79.5
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
188
184.5 in
Length
188 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4872 lb
Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.25 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)

General

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
W205
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG
362 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG
384 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 43 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
10.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.28 lb/hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
10.29 lb/hp
19.28 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG
30 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
22 mpg
city
41 mpg
38 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
837 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG
526 mi
837 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
100.7 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG
147.7 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data