The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 60,200
€ 33,900
€ 60,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
1442
1810
2020
1476
1832
2083
1810 mm
Width
1832 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1442 mm
Height
1476 mm
2840
4686
2786
4767
4686 mm
Length
4767 mm
2840 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
1690 kg
Kerb Weight
1544 kg
2225 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2110 kg
Weight Difference:
146 kg
8.64 %
General
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
W205
Generation
B8
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
362 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG
362 bhp
148 bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
520 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG
520 NM
340 NM
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 43 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
4.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.43 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
4.67 kg/bhp
10.43 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
66 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG
36 mpg
66 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
27 mpg
city
55 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
526 mi
Range
954 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG
526 mi
954 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).
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).
88.5 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG
147.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
178 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
113 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
535 kg
Maximum Payload
566 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
586 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
