The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17)

€ 60,200
Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes C 43 AMG
€ 36,300
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 60,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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 BMT (15 - 17)
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 BMT (15 - 17)
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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
10.95 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17)

General

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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
*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 BMT
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 BMT

Performance

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 43 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG
30 mpg
56 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
22 mpg
city
47 mpg
38 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
976 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG
526 mi
976 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
86.4 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG
147.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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